Ingredients
Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon citratus)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve

Synonyms
Lemon Grass Oil, West Indian Lemongrass Oil, Madagascar Lemongrass Oil, Guatemala Lemongrass Oil, East Indian Lemongrass Oil, Cochin Lemongrass Oil, Native Lemongrass Oil, British Indian Lemongrass Oil, Vervaine Indienne Oil, France Indian Verbena Oil, Andropogon citratus, Andropogon schoenatus, Cymbopogon flexuosus, Angropogon flexuosus

Family
Gramineae, Poaceae

Part Used
Grass

Method of Extraction
Steam distillation

Note
Top

Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Lemongrass Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 10ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing

Actions
stomachic, gastric stimulant, antiseptic, galactagogue, parasiticide, insect repellent

Internal Indications
fevers, infections disease, colitis, indigestion, gastro enteritis

External Indications
muscle pain, poor circulation, poor muscle tone, slack tissue, acne, athletes foot, excessive perspiration, insects, open pores, pediculosis, scabies, fleas, lice, tics

Aromatheraputic Indications
headaches, nervous exhaustion, stress, stress conditions

Aromatheraputic Actions
vitalizing, cleansing

Contraindications
May be irritating to those with sensitive skin

Therapeutic Indications
Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic, perennial grass growing in height up to 1.5 meters and it produces a network of roots and rootlets that quickly exhaust the soil. The oil has a wonderful strong, sweet and lemony aroma.

This herb is used in traditional Indian medicine for infectious illness and fever. Modern research in India shows that it acts as a sedative on the central nervous system. It is also used as an insecticide and for flavouring food. After the process of manufacturing the oil is completed, the leftover grass is fed to the local cattle.

Therapeutically, lemongrass is used to assist in acne, athlete's foot, excessive perspiration, insect repellent (fleas, lice, ticks), open pores, and as a tissue toner. It is helpful in treating muscular pain, poor circulation, and muscle tone and slack tissue. Lemongrass has a history of use for indigestion and gastro enteritis as well as for fevers, infectious disease, headaches, and nervous exhaustion due to stress-related conditions.

Commercially, lemongrass is used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and in most major food categories including alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. It is also used for the isolation of cirtral and for blending with the more costly oils such as Verbena or Melissa.

Storage
Lemongrass oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.

Usage
Cold & Flu: Lemongrass fights airborne bacteria when used in a vapourizer for relief of symptoms of colds and flu.

Fungal Infections: A lemongrass foot bath scents and refreshes sweaty feet while its antibacterial properties prevent fungal infections.

Ringworm & Tinea: Dilute lemongrass oil and apply directly on topical areas affected by ringworm and tinea.

Oily Skin: Astringent and toning a lemongrass facial administered through steam inhalation tightens, refines and firms a sluggish, lackluster oily skin.

Blends With
Clove oil, Eucalyptus oil, Geranium oil, Lavender oil, Patchouli oil, Rosemary oil

Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement.