With powerful constituents and a host of daily application possibilities, Lemongrass essential oil is a great one to have on hand!
This citrusy-smelling oil is beneficial to basically all of your body’s systems and can be used around your house, as well. Note that you should always dilute Lemongrass when you apply it topically because of its strength.
WHERE DID LEMONGRASS COME FROM?
Though often mistaken for a weed, the lemongrass plant offers a host of benefits to those who recognize its potential. It thrives in moist, warm environments and has been used for centuries in Indian dishes like curry. DoTERRA sources its Lemongrass from southern India, where the lemongrass plant is in high demand for cooking, fragrances, personal care products, and other uses. Lemongrass essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of the plant that have been harvested by hand from Indian mountaintops. Its constituents are known for their pungent aroma, cleansing properties, calming ability, and digestive support, which makes it a very well-rounded oil with many potential uses.
LEMONGRASS FOR DELICIOUS DIGESTIVE SUPPORT
Pungent, smoky, and citrusy, Lemongrass essential oil adds lots of flavor to your food and drinks – including Asian dishes like curry, soups, teas, seafood, and meat. Adding a drop to your dishes not only adds some deep flavors, but it also promotes healthy digestion due to the aldehydes that keep your digestive tract happy and healthy while soothing stomach aches.
The powerful constituent geraniol also helps to reduce inflammation in your body, crucial to ensuring proper absorption of all necessary nutrients. Additionally, if you are prone to ulcers, Lemongrass could help prevent their formation in your digestive tract when taken internally.
It is a delicious addition to savory dishes, water infusions, or green smoothies, so there are many ways to get access to these benefits!
LEMONGRASS TO CALM & UPLIFT YOUR MOOD
Cooling to the skin and uplifting to your mood, Lemongrass essential oil is ideal for massage oils. Because of geraniol’s anti-inflammatory properties, it makes a great post-workout massage to soothe your tired muscles and joints. Simply combine Lemongrass with Wintergreen or Spearmint and a carrier oil and massage into your sore muscles for an immediate cooling sensation and relief.
Feeling beaten down or foggy? The aroma of Lemongrass essential oil can eliminate mental fatigue and calm an anxious mind. Diffusing or applying Lemongrass topically can help you balance your emotions, keep your outlook positive, and help you stay alert on even the busiest days. Add complementary mood-balancing and boosting oils like Bergamot or Lavender for even more benefits.
LEMONGRASS FOR HEALTHIER SKIN AND NAILS
Soothing, purifying, and toning, Lemongrass essential oil can support the biggest organ of your body. Simply add a drop to your daily cleanser or toner to purify and maintain a healthy complexion while simultaneously enjoying the morning mood boost!
Looking to keep your nails in top shape? The antimicrobial properties of Lemongrass can help keep your nails healthy. So try applying a drop to your finger or toenails to help them stay clean and healthy. You can also try adding a few drops to raw organic coconut oil for a hand massage to reap its multitude of benefits.
Lemongrass would be a great oil to have on hand for your next spa day — combining its ability to calm your mind, soothe your tired body, and keep your skin and nails beautiful makes it a great addition to your self-care routines!
CELLULAR HEALTH AND LEMONGRASS
Essential oils are so powerful that, within minutes of applying them, they immediately penetrate into each cell of your body.
Lemongrass essential oil is a strong antioxidant that clears your cells of waste products and helps them work efficiently. This is key to the health of your mitochondria, which are the structures that give you your energy, mental clarity, and ability to function at your best. Geraniol, Lemongrass’ main constituent, has also been found to suppress the growth of tumors. It helps heal damaged tissue and helps in healthy circulation and nervous system functions.
ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER HOME WITH LEMONGRASS
Not only is Lemongrass essential oil powerful for your internal health, it has many practical, daily uses that make it worthwhile to add to your household arsenal. Add a few drops to your homemade cleaners for a refreshing aroma and to access its deep cleansing properties.
Lemongrass essential oil is also a great way to naturally keep insects away. You can combine 5 drops of Lemongrass with 10 drops of Peppermint in 2 ounces of water. Put it in a glass spray bottle, and spritz yourself before going outside to ward off pests. Use the same bottle to spray both inside and out to keep away rodents and bugs! Check out some more bug spray hacks here to help you get the most out of those beautiful days!
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