What is Lemongrass Essential Oil?

Lemongrass, also known as Limegrass or Lemongrass is a plant belonging to the grass family. The core is flexible and white in color and has a strong citrus aroma. The core is wrapped by several layers of tough, white-green, long leaves, forming a long stem. Lemongrass Essential Oil is extracted through steam distillation of the finely chopped lemongrass leaves.

Where is it from?

Lemongrass Essential Oil originally comes from Tropical Asia and India, but is now grown worldwide in warm areas.

Fragrance description

Fresh, grassy citrus scent.

Benefits of Lemongrass Oil

Insect repellent

Lemongrass Essential Oil has a strong insect repellent property. It is effective in repelling mosquitoes and other insects.

Antifungal

Lemongrass Oil has an antifungal effect. It can help with fungal infections on the skin such as athlete’s foot and fungal nails.

Against dandruff

Dandruff is harmless but very unpleasant. Lemongrass Essential Oil has a soothing effect on irritated scalp and can help prevent flaking and itching.

Neutralizes

Lemongrass Oil helps neutralize unwanted odors in the home. Consider, for example, smoker’s odor and cooking odor. Lemongrass Oil provides a pleasantly fresh scent in the home that welcomes you.

Puts you in a positive mood

The green scent of Lemongrass Oil gives your mood a positive boost. It stimulates the senses and motivates you to start your day well. The freshness gives you a secure feeling of peace and cleanliness.

How do you use Lemongrass Oil?

Diffuser

To neutralize air: Add 5 drops of Scots Pine Essential Oil, 3 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil and 3 drops of Lemongrass Oil to a diffuser. Repel insects: Add 2 drops of Lemongrass Oil, 4 drops of Citronella Essential Oil and 2 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil to a diffuser.

Shower gel

Add a few drops (as desired) of Lemongrass Essential Oil to your favorite mint or menthol shower gel for a cooling and invigorating effect.

Foot bath

Mix 5 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil, 3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and 2 drops of Lemongrass Essential Oil and add to a warm foot bath. Use as an aid for athlete’s foot.

Steam bath

Add 2 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil and 1 drop of Lemongrass Essential Oil to a basin of hot water. Use as a steam bath for colds NB! Do not use in the sun. May cause phototoxicity and skin irritation. Maximum dosage for the skin: 0.60% on 100 ml carrier oil or cream.