Lemongrass Essential Oil | Alabama Essential Oils

Name        Lemongrass Essential Oil, India

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Cymbopogon flexuosus

Part           Grass

Method     Steam Distilled

Class        Aldehyde

Country     India

Code         CymFle2

Lemongrass Essential Oil, India

Lemongrass Essential Oil, India, (Cymbopogon flexuosus), used for purification and digestion with its powerful antifungal properties.

Key Constituents:

Geranial [35-45%]

Geraniol [5-10%]

Neral {25-40%]

Trans-Beta-Caryophyllene [2-6%]

Action:  Lemongrass supports digestion, tones and helps regenerate connective tissues and ligaments, dilates blood vessels, strengthens vascular walls, promotes lymph flow, and is anti-inflammatory and sedative.

Traditional Uses:  Lemongrass is used for purification and digestion, and topically applied lemongrass for its powerful antifungal properties.

Indications:  Bladder infection, digestive disturbances, parasites, torn ligaments, edema, fluid retention, kidney disorders, and varicose veins.

Other Uses:  Lemongrass oil may help improve circulation, digestion, and eyesight, as well as combat headaches, infections, respiratory problems,sore throats, and fluid retention.  Lemongrass oil aids in tissue regeneration.

Application:  Diffuse or apply topically.  Add to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement.

Fragrant Influence:  Lemongrass promotes psychic awareness and purification.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.  Skin test for sensitivity/irritation.

Companion Oils:  Basil oil, Cedarwood oil, Eucalyptus radiata oil, Geranium oil, Lavender oil, Melaleuca alternifolia, and Rosemary CT cineol.

Lemongrass Essential Oil, India is also referred to as East Indian Lemongrass.  The aroma is lemon like and spicy.  The citral content is very high, up to 85 percent.  Citronellal and geraniol are natural components as well.  Lemongrass Flexuosus grows wild in east India and is cultivated in other areas.  These cultivated plants are distilled with yields under one percent.