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Lemongrass

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus)

Anatomical areas: Skin, muscles and joints, digestive system, immune system, nervous system, thyroid.

Allopathic uses: Analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, parasiticide, sedative (nervous), tonic, stomachic.

Indications: Acne, athlete’s foot, insect repellent, pediculosis, scabies, muscular pain, poor circulation and muscle tone, cellulite, colitis, indigestion, gastro-enteritis, fever, headaches, nervous exhaustion, stress-related conditions.

Holistic uses: In Ayurvedic medicine, antidote to infectious virus. Mood uplifting, improves alertness, promotes restful sleep, reduces stress. Refreshing, reviving, balances the nervous system. Strengthens psychic awareness and aids in purification.

Contraindications: Non-toxic, non-irritant. Can cause dermal irritation in some individuals; use with care.

Blending: Blends well with lavender, lavandin, citronella rosewood.

Chemical Components: 65-85% citral, 12-25% myrcene with caprylics, citronellol, dipentene, farnesol, furfurol, geraniol, isopulegol, isovalerianic, aldehyde, l-linalool, methyl-heptenone, myrecene, n-decyclic aldehyde, nerol, terpineol and valeric esters. Exact composition varies according to type.

Characteristics: Yellow, amber or reddish brown color. Fresh, grassy, citrus-like aroma, finer than citronella, fresher than lemon.

Extraction: Steam distillation from plant.