Lemongrass

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distillation

Parts Used: Leaf

Chakra Association: Throat and Root

Note Classification: Top

Aroma: Heavy, lemony, green, refreshing, fresh, clean, citrus

Largest Producing Countries: Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Nepal

Traditional Use: Aromatic, insect repellent, medicinal

Properties: Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, astringent, digestive stimulant, insecticide.

Mental, Emotional Effects: Revitalizes a tired mind, relaxing, inspiring.

Benefits: Digestion, excessive sweat, fever, headaches, infectious diseases, insect repellant, muscular pain, nervous exhaustion, poor circulation, stress

Blends Well With: Vetiver, ylang ylang, palmarosa, patchouli, rosemary, tea tree, thyme, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, marjoram, orange, lavender, cedarwood, basil, bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, coriander, cypress, fennel.

Of Interest: Waste material from the use of lemongrass used as feed for cattle.

Safety Data: May cause skin irritation, not for children under 2, not for sensitive or damaged skin, not more than 1% dilution, avoid if prostatic hypertension or glaucoma.

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