Orange Sweet Oil
Lemongrass has an uplifting effect on the mind, mood, and attitude. Lemongrass can give us energy and reawakens compassion following emotional overload or collapse. Dissolves cellulite during weight loss programs. May help improve eyesight and improve lymphatic drainage while encouraging oxygen flow throughout the body.
GREATEST BENEFITS: Two of the greatest benefits of lemongrass is that it
1) improves lymphatic drainage and 2) gets oxygen flowing throughout the body. Lemongrass is one of the best oils for disinfecting and purifying around the house.
LEMONGRASS PROPERTIES
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: astringent, tonic, calmative, antiseptic, anti-infective, diuretic, digestive, antiparasitic, depurative, nervine
AFFINITY FOR: kidney, bladder, vascular system, parasympathetic nervous system, lymphatic system, circulation, solar plexus chakra, spleen meridian
LATIN NAME: Cymbopogon flexuosus
PLANT ORIGIN: India
PLANT FAMILY: Graminae
PART USED: Leaves
EXTRACTION MNETHOD: Steam Distilled
AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Lemongrass has a woodsy but light fragrance which has an uplifting effect on mind, mood, and attitude.
APPLICATION: Dilute and apply to the feet or to any area of the body that is causing concern.
GREATEST BENEFITS: Two of the greatest benefits of lemongrass is that it improves lymphatic drainage and gets oxygen flowing throughout the body. Lemongrass is one of the best oils for disinfecting and purifying around the house.
HISTORICAL DATA: Lemongrass is used for purification and digestion. Historically it was used for hypertension, inflammation, as a sedative, and for treatment of fevers and digestion.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, regenerates connective tissues and ligaments, dialates blood vessels, improves circulation, promotes lymph flow, anticancerous. Several research articles document strong antifungal and antibacterial properties of Lemongrass.
USES: Bladder infection, respiratory/sinus infection, digestive problems, parasites, torn ligaments/muscles, fluid retention, varicose veins, Salmonella, Candida albicans
ADDITIONAL USES: Athlete's foot, insect repellent, water retention, acne, sports injuries, pulled ligaments. Can ease pain in joints. Opens pores.
ASPECTS
HISTORICAL DATA: Lemongrass is used for purification and digestion. Historically it was used for hypertension, inflammation, as a sedative, and for treatment of fevers and digestion.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, regenerates connective tissues and ligaments, dialates blood vessels, improves circulation, promotes lymph flow, anticancerous. Several research articles document strong antifungal and antibacterial properties of Lemongrass.
USES: Bladder infection, respiratory/sinus infection, digestive problems, parasites, torn ligaments/muscles, fluid retention, varicose veins, Salmonella, Candida albicans
ADDITIONAL USES: Athlete's foot, insect repellent, water retention, acne, sports injuries, pulled ligaments. Can ease pain in joints. Opens pores.
PHYSICAL: Lemongrass improves circulation, regenerates connective tissue, and repairs ligaments. Lemongrass is used for acne and for dissolving cellulite during weight loss programs. Lemongrass repairs the parasympathetic nervous system and improves eyesight. It is useful in bladder and kidney disorders and for assting varicose veins.
EMOTIONAL/MENTAL: The aroma of lemongrass awakens curiosity. It encourages us to go outside our usual boundaries and comfort zones. Lemongrass should be used to cleanse your energy system when you have been in negative situations or around negative people. Lemongrass can give us energy and reawakens compassion following emotional overload or collapse. Effective for lack of concentration.
CAUTION: Overuse of lemongrass can cause extreme skin irritation.