Lemon Grass oil

LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL
➢ Ingredients : Lemongrass Essential Oil
100% Pure, Natural and Therapeutic grade EO.
➢ Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
➢ Country of Origin: Egypt
➢ Extraction method: Steam Distillation
➢ Plant part used: Leaves and branches
➢ Strength of Aroma: Middle to Strong
➢ Aromatic Scent Description (Perfumery Note): Citrus, herbaceous, smoky
➢ Main components: Geranial, Neral, Geraniol, terpenes, lemonine, saponins, alkaloids, steroids,
myrcene and citronellal.
➢ Consistency and Color: Clear, bright yellow.
➢ Blend well with: Basil, Cardamom, Spearmint, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, clary
sage, cypress, fennel, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon , orange,
patchouli, rosemary, tea tree, thyme and ylang ylang essential oils.
➢ Kid-safe: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use essential oils on children under 5 years old.
➢ Cautions: People with allergy against geranium or any of its components.
➢ Shelf-life: Once opened, store in a cool dark place and use within 12 months.
➢ Description: Lemongrass is steam distilled from Cymbopogon citratus one of several aromatic
flowering grasses in the Poaceae family. Originally, native to India and Guatemala, this botanical
now thrives around the world in warm, tropical climates. A greater amount of rainfall creates a
higher citral content in the lemongrass, which makes it superior for essential oil use. Today,
India is the top producer of lemongrass oil with around 80 percent of the total annual production
in the world. It is used as a medicinal herb in India and it is common in Asian cuisine for soups,
teas, curries, and seafood. In African and South American countries, it is popularly used for
making tea. However, the uses for Lemongrass oil extend far beyond the kitchen. With a
pungent aroma, Lemongrass essential oil is a favorite for massage, offers purifying benefits for
the skin, and promotes a positive outlook. It can also support healthy digestion when used
internally. Whether applied topically, used aromatically, or taken internally, the uses and benefits
of Lemongrass essential oil are widely diverse. The chemical makeup of Lemongrass essential
oil includes the constituents geranial and neral, which are aldehydes. Typically, aldehydes are
known for their distinctly potent fragrances, which is evident in the case of Lemongrass essential
oil. Aldehydes have many functions within essential oils, including the ability to cleanse surfaces.
They can also lessen feelings of stress when diffused. However, essential oils with geranial and
neral are particularly known for helping to maintain healthy gastrointestinal function when used
internally. Geranial and neral are also known as soothing aldehydes, The lemongrass plant (C.
citratus) is known by several international common names, such as West Indian lemon grass or
lemon grass (English), hierba limon or zacate de limón (Spanish), citronelle or verveine des
indes (French) and xiang mao (Chinese). Sensera Aromatherapy will walk you step by step
through the benefits of Lemongrass oil and how to include its purifying and toningeffects in your
daily rituals.

➢ Therapeutic Benefits:

1. Fighting bacteria: Lemongrass is used as a natural remedy to heal wounds and help
prevent infection. It is effective in inhibiting and killing off the bacteria and it could be a
complementary therapy in the future for fighting bacteria that do not respond
to antibiotics including those that cause: skin, pneumonia, blood infections and serious
intestinal infections. In another study, a concentration of 2% lemongrass essential oil gel
inhibited the growth of bacteria that cause gum disease as well as increased tissue
healing.
2. Reducing inflammation: lemongrass essential oil have potent anti-inflammatory effects
due to its content of citral, may help treat skin inflammation in the future.
3. Combating fungal infections: Lemongrass had a “promising” antifungal effect, which
leads to state that it could have potential use in the treatment of fungal infections.
4. Providing antioxidants: Antioxidants help fight harmful free radicals and
oxidative stress in the body, which may help reduce signs of aging and the risk of many
diseases. Lemongrass was shown to have strong antioxidant properties and was
effective in scavenging free radicals. It can be used with gum inflammation, or gingivitis.
These results may make it a useful addition to a regular dental hygiene routine.
5. Treating stomach issues: lemongrass essential oil might help treat issues affecting the
stomach thanks to its aldehyde contet. The study found that lemongrass essential oil
provided protection against damage in the stomach and could be a potential remedy for
these types of ulcers. Furthermore, eugenol, which is a component found in lemongrass
essential oil, may help relieve pain and treat stomach upsets and diarrhea. Lemongrass
is also a common ingredient in herbal teas and supplements for nausea. Although most
herbal products use dried lemongrass leaves, using the essential oil for aromatherapy
may provide similar benefits.
6. Easing rheumatoid arthritis: Lemongrass essential oil may help reduce the symptoms
of rheumatoid arthritis, most likely due to its citral content, which has anti-inflammatory
properties.
7. Relaxation and massage: Lemongrass relieve stress and anxiety. Which causes high
blood pressure. Studies found that the lemongrass oil massage reduced diastolic blood
pressure. They said it could have a “harmonizing effects” on the nervous system.
Studies showed that people who inhaled the lemongrass essential oil had a reduction in
anxiety and tension.
8. Treating headaches/ migraines: lemongrass essential oil might be effective for
treating headaches and migraines. It is a common headache treatment in Australian
traditional medicine. Eugenol is thought to prevent blood platelets from clumping
together. It also releases serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that regulates mood, sleep,
appetite, and cognitive functions.
9. It may help reduce cholesterol: High cholesterol may increase your risk of heart
attack and stroke. It is important to keep your cholesterol levels stable. Lemongrass is
traditionally used to treat high cholesterol and manage heart disease.
10. It may help regulate blood sugar and lipids: Results showed lemongrass oil lowered
blood sugar levels. It also changed lipid parameters while increasing HDL (good)
cholesterol levels.
11. Dandruff: lemongrass essential oil may help fight dandruff.
12. Lemongrass essential oil is a source of essential vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B3,
B5, B6, folate and vitamin C. It also provides essential minerals such as magnesium,
phosphorous, manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron.
13. Soothing and healing Skin Benefits: Lemongrass is a soothing oil. It is commonly
used for massage. The refreshing aroma combined with the oil’s soothing properties
make it a popular choice for massage therapy especially after physical activity. It also
holds purifying benefits for the skin, making it a desirable oil to use during massage
sessions.
14. Eliminate mental fatigue: Diffusing Lemongrass oil when you want to overpower
feelings of nervousness, or eliminate mental fatigue. Diffusing Lemongrass essential oil
can also help promote a positive outlook and heighten your awareness.
15. Repelling Insects: The aldehydes in Lemongrass essential oil also make Lemongrass
useful for naturally repelling insects.
16. Cooking: Lemongrass has been a common ingredient to add flavor to Asian soups,
curries, beef, fish, teas, and more. It is also widely used in baked goods or candies in
the food industry because of its distinct flavor.
17. Skin and Nail: Lemongrass contains purifying and toning benefits for the skin, and can
be used in your skin care routine to help promote pure, toned skin. The limonene in