$12.00 CAD
Type: Essential Oil
Category: Bruises, Digestion, Essential Oil, Fatigue, Insect Repellant, Oily to Acne Prone, Pain Management
Originally used in the culinary industry, lemongrass has been a staple herb throughout history. In aromatherapy, lemongrass essential oil makes a wonderful, natural insect repellent and is also helpful to the digestive and nervous systems.
Name of Oil: Lemongrass
Latin Binomial: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: South Africa, West India, Guatemala, East India
Scent Profile: Lemon-like, fresh, herbaceous
Parts used in distillation: Leaves
Oil Characteristics: Pale to dark yellow, thin, strong aroma
Cultivation: Certified Organic
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Muscle aches, acne, digestive concerns, insect repellant, exhaustion, bruises, sprains and astringent .
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Mental exhaustion.
Originally used as a flavouring agent
myrcene, limonene, linalool, citronellal,geranyl acetate, nerol, geranial, neral, geraniol, citronellol
Safety Data:
Avoid using topically in children under 2years of age. Avoid using in baths.
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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