Description
About:-
Lemongrass can grow up to 10feet in its favoured habitat, and has red base stems. The greatest time of growth for lemongrass is during the summer in moist, rich soil. Lemongrass essential oil is extracted from the lemongrass plant by the process of steam distillation. The oil can be bright or pale yellow with a thin consistency and a lemony scent. Lemongrass essential oil is often used in aromatherapy and by natural medicine practitioners for a variety of purposes including- relieving headaches, easing indigestion, reducing inflammation and improving dandruff. The compound that make up lemongrass essential oil are known to have antifungal, insecticidal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The fresh, citrusy scent of lemongrass essential oil can be inhaled or dilute oil can be applied to hair or skin. Lemongrass essential oil is widely used in pharmaceutical industries, flavoring, cosmetics and perfumery.
Major Constituents:-
For Cymbopogon Flexuosus
• Geranial
• Geraniol
• Neral
• (+)- Limonene
• Geranyl Acetate
For Cymbopogon Citratus
• Geranial
• Geraniol
• Neral
• Limonene oxide
• B- Myrcene
Uses:-
Uses of lemongrass essential oil may include-
• Fighting bacteria
• Reduction inflammation
• Combating fungal infections
• Treating stomach issues
• Relaxation and massage
• Easing rheumatoid arthritis
Lemongrass essential oil is extensive used for washing soap, polishes, scanting soap, deodorants, detergents.
Blend With:-
Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Lavender, Lemon, Helichrysum
