Lemongrass Essential Oil

Description

Lemongrass Essential Oil Profile

Botanical: Cymbopogon citratus | Origin: India | Method: Steam Distilled

Characteristics:

A yellow, amber or reddish-brown liquid with a fresh, grassy-citrus scent and an earthy undertone.

Principal Constituents:

These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.

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• citral
• myrcene
• dipentene
• methylheptenone
• linalol
• geraniol
• nerol
• citranellol
• farnesol

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General Actions:

Analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, deodorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticide, neurological, sedative (nervous), tonic.

Safety:

Non-toxic, possible dermal irritation and/or sensitization in concentration in some individuals. Use with care.

Primary Therapy Agent:

Greasy or oily skin/scalp.

Secondary Therapy Agent:

Acne, athlete’s foot, excessive perspiration, insect repellent, scabies, slack tissue, aches and pains, poor circulation, low blood pressure, indigestion, flatulence, fever, headache, nervous exhaustion, fatigue, nervous tension, stress-related conditions.

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