LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL
A refreshing and uplifting essential oil traditionally valued for skin care, muscular wellbeing, digestion, and emotional vitality.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Family: Gramineae
Origin: West Indies, Africa
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves
Note: Top
Colour: Golden yellow to amber
Aroma: Sweet, fresh, lemony, grassy
About This Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil has a long history of traditional use in Indian medicine, particularly for supporting wellbeing during infectious illnesses and fevers. Its fresh citrus aroma is uplifting and energising, while its cleansing and toning properties make it a popular choice in skincare, massage, and wellness blends.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports healthy skin and scalp
• Popular for tired muscles and body care blends
• Traditionally valued for digestive wellbeing
• Refreshing and energising aroma
• Traditionally supports concentration and mental clarity
• Useful in natural household and cleansing products
History
Lemongrass has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine, where it was valued for its cleansing, antimicrobial, and fever-supporting properties. Its fresh aroma and versatile therapeutic profile have made it one of the most widely used aromatic grasses throughout the world.
Today, Lemongrass remains popular in aromatherapy, skincare, massage, and natural wellness products due to its uplifting aroma and broad range of traditional applications.
Main Chemical Components
80% Aliphatic Aldehydes, 14% Monoterpenes
Properties
• Analgesic
• Antidepressant
• Antiseptic
• Astringent
• Bactericidal
• Carminative
• Deodorant
• Febrifuge
• Fungicidal
• Galactagogue
• Insecticidal
• Nervine
• Tonic
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for acne, oily skin, enlarged pores, stretch marks, cellulite, insect bites, and deodorising applications.
• Muscular System – Traditionally valued for poor muscle tone, tired legs, muscular aches and pains, particularly in the neck and shoulders.
• Nervous System – Traditionally used for fatigue, exhaustion, jet lag, depression, concentration, mental clarity, and supporting recovery after illness.
• Circulatory System – Traditionally valued for cellulite and as a tonic for healthy liver function.
• Digestive System – Traditionally used for indigestion, gastroenteritis, digestive sluggishness, and supporting digestive secretions.
• Reproductive System – Traditionally valued for supporting healthy breast milk flow.
• Other – Traditionally used as a natural disinfectant, antiseptic, insect repellent, and for sore throats, laryngitis, fever, and minor infections.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Uplifting and energising
• Revives mental and physical fatigue
• Encourages focus and concentration
• Refreshes the mind during periods of stress
• Traditionally valued for emotional clarity and motivation
• Helps create a positive and invigorating atmosphere
Blends Well With
Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Peppermint, and Eucalyptus.
Health & Safety
• May negate homeopathic remedies.
• Can be a skin irritant and should be used in low dilution.
• Patch test before topical use.
• Better suited to blends than direct bath use.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
