Lemongrass Oil

Lemongrass Oil
Botanical Name: Lemongrass is botanically referred to as Cymbopogon flexuosus. 
Origin: The Holy land of Lord Krishna is native to Cymbopogon flexuosus plant. 
Form: The Lemongrass oil has a thin and watery viscosity. 
Scent: The lemony and sweet smell introduces us to the Lemongrass oil. 
Shade and Appearance: The Lemongrass EO appears in either of deep Yellow, Amber , Yellow-Brown or Reddish colors. 
Chemical constituents: The main chemical components of Lemongrass EO are Geranyl Acetate, Citral, Citronellal, Geraniol, Neral, Nerol, Myrcene and traces of Limonene. 
Extraction method: Lemongrass EO is extracted from the fresh and/or partly dried leaves via steam distillation method. 
Blends well with: The Lemongrass oil blends particularly well with Basil, Cedar wood, Coriander, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender and Tea Tree oils. 
The ‘Natural Wealth’: Lemongrass EO is well known for its anti-depressant, antimicrobial. antipyretic, antiseptic, analgesic, astringent, bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, carminative, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, galactagogue, nervine, sedative and tonic properties. 
Treasure of benefits and uses!
Therapeutic: The mere inhalation of fresh smelling Lemongrass EO combats jet lag, cellulite, revitalizes a tired body and mind, very effectively. It tones the muscles and tissue, relieves muscle pains by making the muscle more supple. It helps with correcting poor circulation. 
Medicinal: It is a great tonic for the body as it boosts the ‘parasympathetic’ nervous system, which is a bonus when recovering from illness since it stimulates glandular secretions as well. It is equally useful for treating respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and prevents infectious diseases from spreading. It is fights colitis, indigestion and gastro-enteritis diseases. As an insect repellant it helps to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks and lice. 
Beauty and Perfumery: It also is used for clearing up oily skin and acne, as well as athlete's foot. It alleviates excessive perspiration. It is a valuable ingredient in perfumes and citrus-type soaps and is also an insect deterrent.