Lemongrass Essential Oil

The properties of Lemongrass essential oil are explained by the presence of active compounds originally present in the leaves of Cymbopogon flexuosus.
For health
Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
Oils containing monoterpene aldehydes (geranial, neral, citronellal) and monoterpenols (geraniol), such as lemongrass essential oil, have anti-infective properties, especially antiviral (influenza) and anti-inflammatory properties.

Circulatory stimulant and vasodilator
Lemongrass helps dilate blood vessels and promotes better blood circulation in the body.

Digestive and hepatic stimulant
It is the citral which is at the origin of the stimulation of the digestive and hepatic spheres.

For the well-being

A nervous stimulant and psychic tonic
The mixture of geranial and neral contained in the oil has a slightly toning effect on the central nervous system.

Other properties:
-Psychic stimulant
-Psychic and nervous tonic


Indications of lemongrass essential oil

Lemongrass oil has multiple indications thanks to the many properties described above.

For health

Blood circulation problems
The action of lemongrass essential oil on blood circulation allows it to intervene in certain circulatory problems (cellulite, water retention, overweight, heavy legs, varicose veins, etc.) and in the event of hypertension.

Skin problems
The circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of lemongrass oil allow it to be used in the treatment of many skin-related problems:

-Pimples (acne, boil, insect bite, etc.)
-Hair (oily or dull, dandruff)
-Oily skin (seborrhoea)
-Feet infections (plantar mycosis, etc.)

Immune deficiencies
The contribution of the essential oil to the antioxidant system makes it possible to globally increase the immune response to external aggressions. It is recommended in case of bacterial or viral infection, convalescence, fatigue at the end of winter, epidemics (for the airborne antiseptic effect) and to get rid of bad smells.

Certain digestive disorders (heartburn, worms)
In view of its antispasmodic properties, lemongrass essential oil is indicated for all of the following ailments: heartburn, difficult digestion or indigestion, bloating, intestinal worms.

Other indications:
-Inflammatory pain

On well-being

Insomnia, anxiety

In diffusion, thanks to an essential oil diffuser, the oil can help to find sleep and calm thanks to its relaxing and sedative properties.

Other indications:
-Anguish and anxiety
-Asthenia (and intellectual fatigue)
-Concentration
-Self-confidence
-Convalescence
-Creativity
-Sadness and pessimism


Using Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass essential oil can be used in very different ways for a wide spectrum of conditions and symptoms. Nevertheless, in case of doubt, it is recommended to contact a professional in order to collect personalized and secure information, adapted to your medical situation, your profile and your age.

Cutaneous application, massage

The test in the crook of the arm must be applied before any application of essential oil (two drops in the crook of the elbow for at least 24 hours to check that there is no reaction).
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