Description

Lemongrass is one of the most popular essential oils. Not only does it smell amazing, but there are also tons of potential uses for this versatile ingredient.

Lemongrass has been used for years in traditional medicine as a deodorizer, pain reliever, antioxidant and to help relieve stress.  It’s high in vitamin C and commonly used to treat gastrointestinal issues like constipation or nausea from morning sickness. Lemongrass oil can be extracted, and it’s been used by healthcare providers to treat digestive problems and high blood pressure.

Lemongrass is an essential oil used for massage therapy, aromatherapy and home fragrance. It’s extracted from the grassy leaves and stalks of a tropical plant and has a powerful, citrus scent.

How to Use

Lemongrass oil can be diffused with coconut oil or another carrier oil in a diffuser, applied topically to sore muscles or on your temples to help relieve migraines and tension headaches, rubbed onto your feet to alleviate fatigue or inhaled with a bowl. You can use lemongrass oil by mixing with boiling water or tea to repel bugs or to disinfect wounds.