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It is a tall, aromatic and fast growing perennial grass which grows up to 1.5 meters high with a large network of roots which exhausts the soil swiftly. It has thin leavesand was initially growing wild in India. The oil is yellow to reddish and amber in color and is quite watery as compared to other oils. The aroma of the oil and the plant itself is quite lemony or citrus in nature as they contain the same essential oil which is in the peels of lemon.Hence it is named as Lemongrass.
It is popular in everyday products due to its sweet lemon like smell. It is an important ingredient for citrus soaps, perfumes and for insect deterrents as well. The age of the grass determines the amount of oil obtained. Lemongrass has many therapeutic properties such as analgesic, carminative, febrifuge, galactagogue, antipyretic, astringent, deodorant, nervine, fungicidal, nervous system sedative, anti-depressant, anti-microbial, diuretic, bactericidal and tonic.
Lemon Grass Essential oil is extracted from the partly dried or fresh leaves of the grass by steam distillation process.
Common Name: Lemongrass Essential Oil, lemon grass oil, lemongrass Cochin
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Uses
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The various uses of Lavender Essential oil are as follows:
- It is used in cosmetics such as lotion, hair conditioner, facial water and for oily skin and hair.
- Is an excellent insect repellant and also inhibits fungi by depressing mold growth.
- It is used to reduce headaches and in massage oils as well for treating rheumatism, nervousness and indigestion pain.
- The oils invigorates the body and provides relief in conditions such as jetlag, stress related conditions and nervous exhaustion.
- It serves as a tonic for the entire body by boosting the parasympathetic nervous system and stimulating the glandular secretions as well.
- It is helpful for treating indigestion, gastro-enteritis and colitis.
- Useful for respiratory infections like laryngitis, sore throat and fever. It prevents infectious diseases from spreading.
- It tones muscles and the tissues thereby relieving muscle pains by making them supple and correcting poor circulation.
- It aids in keeping pets free from lice, fleas and ticks.
