Description
Benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oil: Anti-pyretic: An anti-pyretic is an agent that brings down very high fevers when they begin to reach dangerous levels. This property of Lemongrass is widely known and utilized. It is often served as tea for this very purpose.
Lemongrass is an astringent: An astringent helps the stoppage of blood flow by contraction of the blood vessels. If someone is bleeding profusely, you need to utilize an astringent to speed up clotting of the blood and stop the flow. It promotes contraction of gums, hair follicles, muscles, skin and blood vessels, thereby preventing loosening and falling out of teeth, hair loss and it reduces the flow of blood through the vessels.
Carminative: It prevents the formation of excessive gas in the gastro-intestinal tract. Lemongrass promotes healthy digestion. It has antiseptic and anti-amoebic compounds that effectively kill bad bacteria and parasites in the digestive tract and repopulate the good bacteria in the colon.
Diuretic: Lemongrass oil is an effective diuretic. It increases urination both in frequency and in quantity, helping to detoxify the body’s liver, kidneys, bladder and digestive track. It also removes excess water and fats from the body as well as reduces swelling. Lemongrass oil can be taken in olive oil or some other oil-soluble medium. Deodorant: There are a lot of suspect ingredients lurking in drugstore deodorants – none of which you may want in that delicate area extremely close to your lymph nodes. As Lemongrass oil has analgesic, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties in a diluted form, it serves as an efficient deodorant without any side effects. The best thing about this is that it is pure and natural.
Hair problems : If you’re struggling with hair loss, oily hair, and other scalp conditions, lemongrass oil may be beneficial, as it can help strengthen your hair follicles. Just apply a diluted solution onto your scalp, and then rinse out.
Sedative: Of all the common lemongrass benefits for which this herb is known, its ability to relieve stress is one of the plant’s more popular qualities. Lemongrass contains citronella, which is well known for its calming effect. This makes the herb an excellent sedative, relieving both stress and insomnia.
Nervine: Lemongrass oil has a tonic , restorative effect on the nervous system. It helps cure many nervous disorders such as shaking hands or limbs, nervousness, vertigo, sluggishness, and lack of reflexes. It strengthens the nerves throughout the body and stimulates them. Lemongrass Essential Oil acts as a tonic for the nerves and the nervous system in general.
Insecticide: Like its cousin citronella, lemongrass can repel flies and other insects – use it in a burner, or mixed with other insect-repellent oils such as cedarwood, eucalyptus or tea tree. If you do not have sensitive skin, dab on the diluted oil to repel midges and mosquitoes.
Fungicidal: Lemongrass oil well diluted is effective against fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm.
Caution: If you’re using lemongrass oil topically or in a product, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) guideline for lemongrass oil is 0.7% to avoid allergic reactions. We highly recommend you receive the guidance of a qualified health professional before proceeding ingesting essential oils.
