Lemongrass Essence
Description
LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon citratus/flexuosus)
Family: Gramineae (aromatic grasses).
Source: The Essential oil is obtained from the grass.
Fragrance:Fresh, sweet, lemon.
Volatility: Top note.
General description and habitat:
Grown in the tropics; a grass native to Asia; cultivated in Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Africa, Madagascar, the Seychelles, South and tropical North America.
Two main types used; C.citratus has lemony odor and is less robust (height up to 2 feet); C. flesuosus is taller with large, loose, gray panicles.
Principal constituents:
Citral, citronellol, dipentene, geraniol, limonene, linalool, myrcene.
History
History and folk use:
Ayurvedic Medicine, in India, has used lemongrass to combat viral infections, especially cholera for centuries. It is also widely used in South-east Asian cooking.
Properties & Uses
General properties: Antiviral, antiseptic, stomachic, carminative, digestive, stimulant, uplifting
Primary Uses:
| Athlete’s foot | Colitis |
| Flatulence | Skin problems |
| Slow digestion |
Secondary Uses:
| Acne, | Colic, |
| Indigestion, | Insect Repellent, |
| Lactation (Insufficiency), | Oily Skin, |
| Open Pores, | Scabies, |
| Water Retention. |
Contraindications
Some Lemongrass is used to adulterate other oils to produce an aroma that smells either of rose or verbena.
Dilute well, can irritate the skin.
Consult a professional aromatherapist before use.
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