This oil is extracted from the fresh or dried wild grass. It is grow commercially in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Africa and the West Indies.
Lemongrass is also known as Fevergrass and has been used for centuries to treat fever in India. In addition it has been used traditionally to cure skin complaints and was burnt to kill germs. Now it is used to flavour foods, drinks and toiletries.
The essential oil has a warm lemon, grassy smell. It is soothing, healing, invigorating, anti-bacterial, antiseptic and deodorising.
In aromatherapy it is most useful for open pores, athletes foot, boils, excess perspiration, poor circulation and as an insect repellent.
USE AT HOME: Massage, baths, inhalation, poultice, compress.When diluted well with a carrier oil, it can be massaged directly into inflammed skin, armpits, feet and hands. It will boost circulation, speed healing and deodorise.
The oil can be applied to the hems of curtains to repel insects and also to shoes or rubbish bins to deodorise.
A few drops in a hand or foot bath will warm the extemities and reduce sweating.
NB: Lemongrass essential oil is safe for home use as long as it is well diluted.
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