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LEMONGRASS
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Botanical Name :
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Cymbopogon citratus
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| Origins |
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This
sweet-scented grass was mainly used to season food in India,
the African Congo, the Seychelles, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Its main constituent, citral, was discovered to be a strong,
cleansing antiseptic, and used to deodorize clothing and footwear.
Dried leaves were burned to keep the mind alert. |
| Description |
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Lemongrass
is a tall-stemmed, grass-like tropical plant. Its oil is steam-distilled
from the fresh or partly dried grasses, and has a refreshing,
lemony smell. It is used in low-cost citrus soaps, perfumes
and cleaning agents. |
| Therapeutic
effects |
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Through its anti-bacterial action, it is good for skin complaints,
sore throats and respiratory problems. Also effective against
headaches. |
| Uses |
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Inhalation and massage. For the active work-out enthusiast,
lemongrass is the ideal cooler and deodorizer. It can help
alleviate athlete's foot and its refreshing fragrance acts
as an energizer. Massaged or breathed in, it tones the heart
and works on the digestive system. The oil will also repel
insects. |
| Blending
note |
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Blends well with basil, eucalyptus, geranium, jasmine, lavender,
neroli, orange, rosemary, sandalwood.
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| Cautionary
note |
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- Dilute well preventing skin irritation in some people. |
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PEPPERMINT : BASIL : BAY
: BENZOIN : BERGAMOT
: CEDARWOOD : CHAMOMILE
: CINNAMON : COMFREY
: CYPRESS : EUCALYPTUS
: FENNEL : FRANKINCENSE
: GERANIUM : HYSSOP
: JASMINE : JUNIPER
: LAVENDER : LEMON
: LEMONGRASS : MARJORAM
: MELISSA : MYRRH
: NEROLI : ORANGE
: PARSLEY : PATCHOULI
: PEPPERMINT(pieerata) : PINE
ROSE : ROSEMARY
: SAGE : SANDALWOOD
: TEA TREE : THYME
: YLANG-YLANG :
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