Description

Lemongrass

Origin and background

Lemongrass essential oil is extracted from the fresh or dried leaves of the plant Cymbopogon citratus by steam distillation.

Lemongrass is a perennial aromatic herb that occurs naturally in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia - India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, etc. In India, this plant is known as choomana poolu. Lemongrass is also called Indian verbena or Indian melissa and is used in ancient traditional Ayurvedic medicine to reduce fever and treat infectious diseases. That is why lemongrass is also called fever grass.

Aromatic properties

The whole lemongrass plant has a very strong lemon taste and smell that has an invigorating and uplifting effect. The intense, radiant energy of lemongrass inspires expansion at all levels. If you feel that there are too many restrictions or limitations in your life, lemongrass will lift your spirits and help you climb even the highest mountain and make things move again.

Lemongrass essential oil helps repel exhaustion and refresh tired body and mind.

Its crisp aroma is also a good insect repellent, so it helps keep mosquitoes away from you and keeps your pet free of fleas and ticks.

Healing properties

Lemongrass oil relieves jet-lag, headaches, exhaustion, and stress. It strengthens the parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates the functioning and recovery of our body during the rest period in order to recover faster from the diseases, and stimulates the secretion of glands.

It helps tone muscles and tissues, as well as relieves muscle pain.

Lemongrass essential oil helps treat sore throat, laryngitis, and fever, and helps stop the spread of the infection.

It helps with various digestive diseases such as colitis, indigestion, and gastroenteritis.

Lemongrass oil cleanses oily skin and reduces excessive sweating. It is also used to treat acne. Care should be taken when applying to the skin as it may irritate the skin. Should be avoided during pregnancy.

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