Benefits And Uses Of Lemongrass Oil
The main elements of Lemongrass Oil include Myrcene,
Citral, Citronellal, Geranyl Acetate, Nerol, Geraniol, and Limonene.
Properties of these elements are as follows –
1.
Myrcene
·
Anti-inflammatory
·
Analgesic
·
Anti-biotic
·
Anti-mutagenic
· Sedative
2.
Citral
·
Anti-viral
·
Antiseptic
·
Anti-oxidant
3.
Citronellal
·
Anti-fungal
·
Sedative
·
Anti-viral
·
Anti-microbial
4.
Geranyl Acetate
·
Anti-fungal
·
Anti-microbial
·
Anti-inflammatory
5.
Nerol
·
Anti-oxidant
·
Sedative
·
Anti-inflammatory
·
Anti-depressant
6.
Geraniol
·
Anti-oxidant
·
Anti-bacterial
·
Antiseptic
·
Analgesic
7.
Limonene
·
Anti-oxidant
·
Digestive
·
Appetite
suppressant
·
Detoxicant
Used medically, Lemongrass Essential Oil’s analgesic
properties are found to assist muscle and joint pains caused by overexertion of
muscles through exercise. It is known to level up the energy and to reduce
fever as well as headaches caused by viral infections such as the flu. It also
helps as an antiseptic, making it a useful ingredient in lotions and creams
that help wounds from getting infected. By reducing abdominal pain, it can help
stomach aches and ease spasms in the digestive tract.
Used with beauty products or generally as well, Lemongrass
Oil can remove the growth of harmful bacteria because of it’s Citral content,
which is known to have antimicrobial properties. Lemongrass Oil can lower down
the inflammation due to its Limonene properties, and it can slow down the flow
of blood by contracting blood vessels. When used in shampoos, it helps to
prevent hair loss. Lemongrass oil makes an impactful, less expensive, sustainable,
and long-lasting deodorant.
It is believed that it helps to strengthen the mind by
relieving anxiety and boosting self-esteem, confidence, and hope. Its sedative
effect on the mind removes tension and helps the sensations to be calm and
composed.
It is believed that Lemongrass
Essential Oil has many therapeutic properties. The following
highlights its many benefits and the kinds of activity it has:
1.
COSMETIC: Anti-microbial, Astringent, Deodorant, Tonic.
2.
ODOROUS: Antidepressant, Anti-microbial, Antipyretic, Germicidal,
Sedative, Tonic, Nervine, Febrifuge.
USES OF LEMONGRASS
OIL
The uses for
Lemongrass Essential Oil are various, ranging from medicinal and odorous to
cosmetic. It comes in various forms like oils, gels, lotions, soaps, shampoos,
sprays, and candle making.
Mixed with carrier oil and used contemporarily, Lemongrass
Oil helps in muscle aches and body pains including headaches and discomforts related
to arthritis. It tones and purifies the skin while its anti-inflammatory
properties help with redness, itching, and swelling. Due to its antiseptic and
astringent properties, Lemongrass Oil makes a beautiful addition to cosmetics
that are meant to assist to have glowing and equally toned skin. As a toner, it
cleans the pores and strengthens skin tissues. Mixing Lemongrass Oil into
shampoo and body washes and massaging it into the scalp and body may strengthen
hair, stimulate its growth, and help with itchiness and irritation on the scalp
and skin.
In aromatherapy, Lemongrass acts as a
natural fragrance and a non-toxic air thing that
makes a calming atmosphere and deodorizes unpleasant scents. Once subtle,
its carminative properties provide relief to the digestive system. It
is additional to natural homemade scented cosmetics and soaps. It is
acknowledged to be helpful for making sense of being reinvigorated, for
uplifting negative moods to forestall depression, and for relieving anxiety,
stress, irritability, lethargy, nervousness, and sleep disorder.
Paradoxically, it will maintain alertness and boost energy.
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