Lemon Grass - Aromaland Essential Oil Aromatherapy
Latin Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Country of Origin: Nepal
Description: Light, fresh citrus scent with earthy notes.
Cultivation Method: Harvested from Wild Growing Plants
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Extracted From: Leaves
Color: Yellow tone
Perfumery Note: Top
Consistency: Liquid.
Aromatherapy Properties: Refreshing and rejuvenating. Stimulating and balancing. Its aroma inspires and brings fresh energy; clears the mind. Popular skin care ingredient for oily, mature and inflamed skin (in moderation). Also popular in Asian cuisine, and Lemongrass Essential Oil can replace dried Lemongrass in the kitchen, but use very sparingly because the oil is much more concentrated.
Suggested Use: Use a few drops in a diffuser to freshen the aroma climate of your home. Add very sparingly (dilute; measure drops separately) to dishes that you would otherwise prepare with the dried herb.
Add 9 drops of Aromaland's Firming, Theratone or Oily Skin Blends (which contain Lemongrass) to 1oz. of unscented body care to help problem skin.
Blends Well With: Lemongrass blends well with a lot of different oils, "lifting" a blend to make it appear more energetic and lively. Lavender, Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Fennel, Tea Tree, resinous Essential Oils and many others
Commonly used in place of Lemon Verbena and Melissa for economic reasons.
History: Lemongrass is frequently used to substitute much more expensive Essential Oils, such as Lemon Verbena or Melissa officinalis, this is likely the reason why it is one of the 10 best-selling Essential oils in the world.
Specific Safety Information: No known toxicity. GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) approved by the FDA as food flavor.
Use in low concentration only in skin care since some individuals may react sensitive.
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