Lemongrass essential oil, or cymbopogon citratus, is extracted from the lemongrass plant via steam distillation, according to Aromaweb.com. It has a strong odor and is pale to vivid yellow in color. Lemongrass essential oil is a stimulating and invigorating substance that is used in aromatherapy and alternative or natural medicine to treat a variety of illnesses and diseases.
Inflammation
When used as an essential oil, lemongrass relieves pain in joints and muscles, and reduces inflammation and fever resulting from viral infections, according to OrganicFacts.net. It is frequently used as a salve for joints and muscles, but can also be ingested.
Inhibit Bacteria Growth
Lemongrass oil is used as an antimicrobial and antibacterial agent both internally and externally to inhibit bacterial infections in the body. OrganicFacts.net states that lemongrass oil helps with conditions that are the result of bacterial or microbial infections like body odor, food poisoning, malaria and skin infections.
Digestion Aid
NaturesGift.com states that lemongrass essential oil is good for aiding in digestion because it stimulates glandular secretions and helps with indigestion, colitis and gastroenteritis when ingested.
Relieves Fatigue
Fatigue and jet lag can be treated with lemongrass essential oil as it is has a stimulating effect when used as an aromatherapy agent in balms, salves, candles or sprays.
Fungal Infections
Lemongrass essential oil is used to rid the body of both internal and external fungal infections due to its fungicidal properties, according to OrganicFacts.net. It can be used in topical ointments or salves and ingested.
Insect Repellent
Due to its insecticidal properties, lemongrass essential oil is used to repel and kill insects. It can be used in sprays and lotions as an insect repellent, or in candles or air sprays against insects.
Edema
When taken internally, lemongrass essential oil is used as a diuretic to increase urination to remove excess water and toxins from the body and reduce edema.
Reduce Blood Pressure
When taken internally, lemongrass essential oil can help reduce blood pressure, according to OrganicFacts.net.
Gas Reliever
By relaxing muscles in the abdomen and stopping further gas production in the intestines, lemongrass essential oil can help relieve flatulence.
Astringent
Lemongrass oil has astringent properties and helps speed up blood clotting and promotes contraction of blood vessels.
Antidepressant
People suffering from depression use lemongrass essential oil internally with the care of a health care professional or in teas to help soothe anxiety and depression symptoms.
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