Lemongrass Organic Essential Oil

This Lemongrass Organic Essential Oil is extracted from Cymbopogon citratus, also known as ‘oil grass’, from the fresh or partly-dried leaves by steam distillation. This oil is said to fight fatigue, and help refresh a tired body and mind. It is also a pleasant-smelling way of keeping a pet free of fleas and ticks. Lemongrass contains citral which provides the main flavour in lemon peel.

Lemongrass Organic Essential Oil is believed to relieve jet lag, headaches, nervous exhaustion, and stress. It boosts the parasympathetic nervous system, for faster recovery from an illness, and stimulates glandular secretions. It helps tone muscles and tissue, hence relieving muscle pain.

It’s useful for treating sore throat, laryngitis, and fever, and helps stop the spreading of infection. It helps with colitis, indigestion, and gastroenteritis. It clears oily skin and reduces excessive perspiration. It can irritate the skin, however, so care must be taken when used on the skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.

Add a few drops of this oil placed on a cloth can be inhaled through the mouth and exhaled through the nose for half a minute.

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.

Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired areas. Dilute with our Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Add a few drops to your bath water to feel invigorated and refreshed.

Essential oils are a natural alternative therapy that have a large number of benefits when using. These include helping to reduce stress, anxiety, headaches and help with your sleep.

Latin Name: Cymbopogon Citratus.

Part of Plant Used: Leaves.

Source: Guatemala.

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation.

Organic essential oils are oils that are derived from plants that are not grown using pesticides, fertilizers or other chemicals.

Non-organic essential oils come from products that can use those types of chemicals. If you are worried about these types of chemicals in your essential oils.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas