Aromatherapy Oils - Lemongrass

Botanical name: Cymbopogon Citratus
Botanical family: Gramineae

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Part of plant used: Grass & leaves

Origin: Lemongrass tree is native to India and is also found in Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and China.

Description: Lemony, sharp & sweet.

History: Lemongrass is also known as Indian Verbena and has been a favoured essential oil in India for many hundreds of years. It is a common ingredient of commercial perfumes and soaps.

Properties and Indications:

Highly antiseptic
Regulator for the parasympathetic system
Stomachic - gastric stimulant
Carminative
Stimulating for the whole body and mind
Useful for respiratory infections
Sluggish digestion
Aching muscles
Keeps away insects
Can help the flow of milk when breast feeding

Personality:

Opens people up

Contra-indications:

Lemongrass can be a skin irritant especially for sensitive skins
Use sparingly

Blending:

Basil, Cedarwood, Coriander, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Myrtle, Neroli, Niaouli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rosemary, Ti-Tree.

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