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Botanical Name: Cymbopogon
nardus
Anatomical areas:
Skin, muscles and joints,
immune system, nervous system.
Allopathic uses:
Antiseptic, antispasmodic,
bactericidal, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue,
febrifuge, fungicidal, insecticide, stomachic, tonic,
vermifuge.
Indications:
Oily skin, insect repellent,
cold, flu, fatigue, headaches, migraine, neuralgia.
Holistic uses:
Calming, mood uplifting,
improves mental clarity and alertness, reduces stress.
Contraindications:
Non-toxic, non-irritant. May
cause dermatitis in some individuals. Avoid use during
pregnancy.
Blending:
Top note. Blends well with
geranium, lemon, bergamot, orange, cedarwood, pine.
Chemical Components:
Mainly geraniol (up to 45%),
citronellol (up to 50%) with grandly acetate, limonene and
camphene. Composition varies according to location in which
it is grown.
Characteristics:
Colorless to yellow-brown
color. Liquid consistency. Fresh, lemony aroma.
Extraction:
Steam distillation of plant. |
