Lemongrass
Essential Oil - 5mL Cymbopogon flexuosus - IndiaLemongrass Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the grass. Some people find the strong lemony scent relaxing while other consider it to be energizing. Lemongrass blends well with Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Pine and Palmarosa. Lemongrass is reported to be balancing and calming to the nervous system, and may also increase powers of concentration. It has also been used to stimulate digestion and milk production in nursing mothers, and to treat athlete’s foot, acne and lice. Lemongrass is also known as an insect repellent, and because it is a possible skin irritant in some people this oil should be used in low concentrations.
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