




CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL
The main chemical ingredients of Lemongrass Essential Oil are: Myrcene, Citral, Citronellal, Geranyl Acetate, Nerol, Geraniol and Limonene.
* Myrcene - is the active ingredient that works:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Anti-organism
- Anti-mutation
- Sedative
* Citral - is the active ingredient that works:
- Anti-virus
- Anti-septic
- Antioxidant
* Citronellal - is active ingredient that works:
- Anti-fungus
- Sedative
- Anti-virus
- Anti-bacteria
* Geranyl acetate - the active ingredient that works:
- Anti-fungus
- Anti-bacteria
- Anti-inflammatory
* Nerol - is the active ingredient that works:
- Antioxidant
- Sedative
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-depressant
* Geraniol - is the active ingredient that works:
- Antioxidant
- Anti-bacteria
- Anti-septic
- Analgesic
* Neral - is the active ingredient that works:
- Apoptotic - Anti-dead cells
- Anti-sensation
- Anti-inflammatory
* Limonene - is the active ingredient that works:
- Antioxidant
- Digest
- An appetite suppressant
- Detoxicant - Body purifying agent
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Lemongrass oil benefits are wide-ranging; it can help with a variety of skin and hair care. This article covers the following topics:
Essential oils are concentrated versions of the natural oils found in plants and trees. The oils come from the leaves, fruits, bark, flowers, seeds, roots, or resins. Most essential oils are extracted by steam distillation. However, essential oils made from citrus fruits use a process called cold pressing.
Essential oils have been used in various cultures for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians incorporated essential oils throughout their daily lives. Essential oils are a central element of Indian Ayurvedic medicine—the oldest system of medicine in the world. Essential oils were also used in ancient Greece, Rome, and China.
Today, essential oils are still valued for their aromatic and cosmetic qualities. Aromatherapists use essential oils to promote health and well-being. Many people use essential oils for hair and skin care, and to clean their homes.
There are approximately 55 different types of lemongrass species—a perennial grass that thrives in tropical climates. Two of the species used in essential oils are Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian grass) and Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian grass). Cymbopogon flexuosus is the type used in Cliganic’s lemongrass oil. Lemongrass essential oil is extracted via steam distillation from the fresh and partly dried lemongrass leaves and stems.
The aroma of lemongrass oil is extremely strong—a little bit goes a long way. It can quickly overpower other oils if not used in the right amounts. The scent is described as fresh, lemony, grassy, earthy, and sweet. Most people find the aroma attractive. (Bees also find it attractive because the oil mimics the pheromone produced by honeybees. Using lemongrass oil can encourage bee colonies to move into a particular place. However, using the oil won’t necessarily mean you’ll be swarmed by bees!)
Lemongrass and lemon oil are completely different essential oils—although both have a lemony scent. While lemongrass oil is steam-distilled from a species of grass, lemon oil is cold-pressed from lemon peels. They also have different chemical make-ups. In addition, lemon oil is phototoxic, while lemongrass is not. (Phototoxic means you shouldn’t expose yourself to sunlight or tanning beds within 12 hours of using it on your skin.) However, lemongrass does have a significant risk of skin sensitization. See the safety and precautions section for more details.
If you’re wondering, “What is lemongrass oil good for?”, you’ll be glad to know that oil’s benefits are numerous and wide-ranging. Although people often focus on using the oil to repel mosquitos and fleas, it does many other things as well.
So what does lemongrass essential oil do? It can:
This section on lemongrass essential oil uses provides numerous tips and techniques on how to use lemongrass oil, including information on how to make lemongrass essential oil blends. Lemongrass essential oil blends well with oils in the citrus, wood, mint, and herbaceous families—including cedarwood, sandalwood, lavender, lemon, and helichrysum. When creating an essential oil blend, follow these guidelines.
DIFFUSING LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL
Lemongrass essential oil diffuser benefits include reducing tension, promoting feelings of calm, and freshening the air. Most lemongrass oil diffuser blends include words like relax, calm, and refresh. Here are some blends to try in your diffuser. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for use.
Relaxing Blend
Calming Blend
Refreshing Blend
Mind Blend
Clear Breathing Blend
Lemongrass oil benefits for hair include adding shine. The benefits of using lemongrass essential oil for hair has made lemongrass a popular ingredient in hair care products. To make your own version, add two drops to a tablespoon of your regular shampoo and conditioner. Here are a few more recipes to try.
Lemongrass and Tea Tree Oil Shampoo/Conditioner
To harness the dual power of lemongrass and tea tree oil, add the oils to your shampoo or conditioner using the amounts below.
Hair Rinse
Mix ingredients and apply to hair. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse. Use up to two times weekly.
Lemongrass Hair Oil
Combine oils and shake well. Apply to hair and cover with a shower cap or warm towel. Leave on for 15 minutes and then wash hair.
Lavender, Lemongrass and Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
Thoroughly clean an old shampoo bottle and combine ingredients below and mix thoroughly.
Although it is safe to use lemongrass essential oil for skin, it causes more allergic reactions and skin sensitization than other oils. Therefore, read the safety and precautions section below before trying any of these recipes on your skin.
Lemongrass oil is ideal for cleansing pores. In fact, most uses focus on using lemongrass oil for face, rather than as a massage oil.
Lemongrass Oil for Face
Combine ingredients and mix well. Store in a dark-colored container with a tight-fitting lid. Apply with fingertips or Q-tips.
Oil Controlling Toner
Combine ingredients in an 8-ounce bottle and shake well before each use.
Gentle Face Scrub
Combine ingredients and mix well. May need to mix with a fork. Store in 4-ounce glass jar with tight-fitting lid. Apply to clean face in circular motion, and then rinse, tone, and moisturize.
Lemongrass has a long history of treating various ailments, such as fevers, headaches, indigestion, and muscle pain. Below are recipes for each application.
Cool and Comfort
Combine ingredients, shake well before each use, and apply to chest area.
Mind
Combine ingredients, shake well before each use, and apply to temples and back of neck.
Stomach
Combine ingredients, shake well before each use, and massage abdomen in a gentle circular motion.
Relax Muscle
Combine ingredients, shake well before each use, and apply to affected areas.
Many pet owners wonder if it is safe to use lemongrass oil for dogs—particularly whether they can use lemongrass oil for fleas. Although lemongrass can be safely used on dogs, it is critical to use a medical-grade brand of oil and introduce and use the oil appropriately. We recommend talking with your veterinarian or seeking guidance from a holistic vet before using any essential oil with your dog. Also keep in mind that several essential oils have caused serious health problems in dogs.
Dogs are scent-driven and have a much more sensitive sense of smell than humans. What may seem mild and pleasant smelling to a human, may be very overwhelming and irritating to a dog. In addition, dogs might inhale or lick essential oils and have different reactions depending on the size and breed of the dog. Finally, no studies have demonstrated that essential oils are an effective method of flea and tick control for dogs.
Lemongrass essential oil side effects include skin sensitization (bright red rashes on light skin and darker areas on dark skin). In addition, lemongrass tends to cause more allergic reactions in people than other essential oils. For this reason, the oil should be diluted to levels no greater than 0.7%. We recommend using a 0.5% dilution rate (1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of carrier oil).
We believe that Cliganic has the best lemongrass essential oil on the market, and we think you’ll agree. Cliganic’s lemongrass essential oil stand apart because of our commitment to purity, organic materials, and quality packaging.
Our oils are manufactured and packaged to the highest standards. Our bottles are made of premium dark amber glass—the best container for protecting oils from UV light. Each bottle has a German dropper cap, which gives you better control when dispensing the oil. This cap reduces waste and accidental spillage—making it the perfect choice for DIY recipes.