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    Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus

    Lemongrass Essential Oil has invigorating and antiseptic properties. Used in facial toners for its astringent properties for skin blemishes and oily complexion.

    Lemongrass Essential Oil can be used for acne, athlete's foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]

    Main Constituents: Citral: 72.5%

    Plant Part: Leaves

    Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

    Description: Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 metres (4 feet) in height. It is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly in the West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia.

    Color: Yellow to brownish yellow liquid.

    Common Uses: Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and antiseptic properties. It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties help fight acne and greasy skin. An excellent anti-depressant, Lemongrass Essential Oil tones and fortifies the nervous system and can be used in bath for soothing muscular nerves and pain. Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella and has a great reputation for keeping insects away.

    Note: Top

    Strength of Aroma: Strong

    Blends well with: Pine, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram, Cedarwood and Lemon.

    Aromatic Scent: Lemongrass Essential Oil has a fresh earthy, citrusy scent.

    History: Traditional Indian medicine has used Lemongrass Essential Oil to treat infectious illness and fever.

    Cautions: Avoid in glaucoma and with children. Use caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin. Avoid use during pregnancy. It is recommended that this essential oil be stored in dark amber, blue or green glass bottles since it has been found to dissolve aluminum bottles.

    Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
    SKU:1122053
    Lemongrass Essential Oil 4 oz - Aceite La hierba de limon- 100% Pure for Diffuser & Aromatherapy
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