Cymbopogon Citratus
Determination
Source:
Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaves
Blending Factor: 1
Odour Note: Top
Characteristics:
Lemongrass is a yellowish amber liquid with a strong, sweet lemony, herbaceous scent.
Safety Precautions:
Avoid use during pregnancy. Could irritate sensitive skin (use low dosage 1%). Do not use more than 2 drop in the bath.
History:
This essential oil is native to Asia (India and Sri Lanka). Traditionally it was used in Indian medicine especially for fevers and infectious diseases. Modern research carried out in Indian shows that is acts as an sedative on the central nervous system. Very useful as room freshener and deodorizer.
Therapeutic Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, astringent, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, insect repellent, nervine, sedative, skin tonic, and general tonic.
Enhances:
Clarity of thought, flexibility, stimulates, determination and inspiration.
Reduces:
Mental fatigue, loss of concentration, anxiety, resentment, negative energies.
Uses:
Circulation/Muscle: Cellulite, muscular aches & pains, fluid retention
Immune system: Fevers, infectious diseases
Nervous system: Agitation, nervous exhaustion, general tonic
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
Blends well with:
Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rosemary, and Tea Tree
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Focus – Determination
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Refreshing Footbath
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Tired Muscles Blend
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Lemongrass
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1
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Lemongrass
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1
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Lemongrass
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2
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Orange
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2
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Cypress
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2
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Lavender
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4
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Basil
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1
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Lavender
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2
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Pine
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2
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Total drops
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4
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Total drops
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5
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Total Drops
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8
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In Vaporiser
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In Footbath
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18 ml
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Carrier
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16 ml
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Rub on local area
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