Lemongrass Essential Oil

SPECIFICATIONS

Botanical name: Cymbopogon Citratus

Part used: Leaves Extraction method:

Steam distillation & pressure

Origin: Vietnam.

BLENDS WELL WITH

Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, sage, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, thyme, orange, palmarosa, vetiver, ylang ylang

QUALITY CRITERIA

Color and appearance: Slightly yellowish clear liquid Fragrance: Lemony, citronella-like scent Density at 25°C:0.870-0.910 Main components: Citral: 65-85%, geraniol: 1.5 – 10%

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not ingest/drink.

Should not use directly on the skin.

Keep out of reach of children.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Insect repellant (mosquitos, flies, etc.)

Use your oil burner (add 1-3 drops of Lemongrass essential oil into the oil burner's bowl which contains warm water) or your aromatherapy diffuser (add 3-5 drops of Lemongrass essential oil in the diffuser's tank which contains room-temperature water) to diffuse the oil. Add a few drops of Lemongrass essential oil on your blankets or clothes. Lemongrass essential oil is safe for babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. Blend the oil with alcohol at the ratio of 1:1. Put the mixture at the corners of your house. This mixture can keep insects away effectively in a 15 to 20-meter-squareroom.

Note: Do not apply this method when there are children in your room.

Relieve stress & anxiety

Lemongrass essential oil can be used as massage oil by blending it with other essential oils (lavender or grapefruit oil) or with carrier oil (sunflower, olive or jojoba oil). Massage your whole body or your belly to enhance the cardiovascular system, boost digestive system, reduce fevers, headaches or flatulence Facial steam: Add 3-5 drops of Lemongrass essential oil to a bowl of hot water or a facial steamer to steam your face from 5 to 10 minutes. Inhale deeply. You can also use oil burner or aromatherapy diffuser to deodorize the air, make you feel relaxed and comfortable

Treat headaches - Prevent and treat heat rash - Deodorant & Fungicide: Treat foot fungus and food odor - Smooth out rough skin on your face - Promote healthy hair, enable hair re-growth and keep hair shiny and lustrous - Treat cold and fever symptoms - Reduce/Eliminate the symptoms and effects of digestive disorders.