Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemon grass oil, derived from lemon grass leaves, emits a fresh, citrusy scent. It has
astringent properties that help tone and tighten the skin, reducing the appearance of pores
and promoting a smoother complexion. Lemon grass oil also has antimicrobial properties,
making it effective for treating acne and controlling excess oil production. In haircare, it
can help balance scalp oils and add shine to the hair.

Benefits: Aromatic, Soothing, Calming and relaxing.

Category: Essential oil

Application: Skin, body and hair care products

INCI: Cymbopogon schoenanthus Oil

Uses:   Extracted from the leaves and stalks of the lemongrass plant, lemongrass oil has a powerful, citrus scent. It’s often found in soaps and other personal care products.Lemongrass oil can be extracted, and it’s been used by healthcare providers to treat digestive problems and high blood pressure. It has many other potential health benefits, too.

• Lemongrass is used as a natural remedy to heal wounds and help prevent infection. Research found that lemongrass essential oil was effective against a variety of drug-resistant bacteria, including those that cause:
• skin infections
• pneumonia
• blood infections
• serious intestinal infections

Fungi are organisms like yeast and mold. According to a study from 1996, lemongrass oil was an effective deterrent against four types of fungi. One type causes athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch.

Researchers found that at least 2.5 percent of the solution must be lemongrass oil to be effective.

• Chronic inflammation is thought to cause many health problems, including arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer. Lemongrass contains citral, an anti-inflammatory compound.
• According to a study on animals, oral lemongrass essential oil showed powerful anti-inflammatory abilities on mice with carrageenan-induced paw edema. The oil also demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects when applied topically on mice with ear edema.
• Antioxidants help your body fight off free radicals that damage cells. Research has shown that lemongrass essential oil helps hunt free radicals. According to an study, lemongrass oil mouthwash showed strong antioxidant abilities. Researchers suggest it’s a potential complementary therapy for nonsurgical dental procedures and gingivitis.
• The citral in lemongrass essential oil may help ease pain as it relieves inflammation. According to a 2017 study on people with rheumatoid arthritis, topical lemongrass oil decreased their arthritis pain. On average, pain levels were gradually reduced from 80 to 50 percent within 30 days.

According to researchers lemongrass may relieve pain caused by headaches and migraine. The researchers believe that a compound in lemongrass called eugenol has similar abilities to aspirin. Eugenol is thought to prevent blood platelets from clumping together. It also releases serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and cognitive functions.