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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