Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass oil is a golden-yellow liquid with a sweet, fresh grassy-lemon odour.

BOTANICAL NAME: Cymbopogon flexuosus 

PLANT FAMILY: Gramineae or Poaceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the leaves 

VOLATILITY: Middle Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil.

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• TRADITIONAL USES:
  

  - originally used as a food flavouring in Asia

  - used as a hair wash and toilet water in India

  - used as a source of cellulose and paper production

  - used for citral production which is used either for perfumery or flavour use and for phamaceutical use in the synthesis of vitamin A

  - used in TCM to treat colds, headache, stomach ache, abdominal pain and rheumatic pain

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Antiseptic - can be used to disinfect the air by using a vaporiser

  Digestive- recommended for colitis, indigestion and gastroenteritis

  Musculoskeletal - recommended in the after-care of sports injuries, sprains bruises and dislocations

  Nervous - aids our logical thinking and promotes good concentration

  Skincare - recommended as a skin tonic and is used in cleansing lotions and creams. It is also very effective as an insect repellent.

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER
  

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  Non-toxic, may be irritating and sensitising in some individuals. Do not use in excess.

  CAUTION
  

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.