LEMONGRASS BENEFITS

Lemongrass is a powerful tonic. It refreshes and stimulates body and mind and has an astringent effect that suits oily or acne-prone skin. It is also a pain reliever and a strong antiseptic, making it useful for treating cuts, grazes, and stings, and, in addition, it can also act as an insect repellent. Always dilute the essential oil—it should constitute no more than 1 percent of the final mixture.
LEMONGRASS
A native of India, this aromatic and astringent grass has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a diuretic and aid to detox.
CREATE A SCENT
For an energizing, uplifting scent, try blending lemongrass oil with cypress, cedarwood, geranium, and orange oils. It also works with basil or tea tree oils.
CITRONELLA GRASS
The essential oil distilled from this scented grass makes an effective insect repellent.
ESSENTIAL OIL
Extracted by steam distillation, the lemony-sweet aroma of this oil has a calming effect on the nervous system.

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Tea This delicious herbal tea (see opposite) can help to lift your mood and aid focus. It also supports digestion and detox.

What is it good for?
Acts as an astringent Lemongrass oil has an astringent and antiseptic effect on the skin. Add to a facial steam to deep-cleanse the skin and treat open or blocked pores.
Repair and protect skin The oil is useful for treating skin problems such as acne, eczema, and athlete's foot.
Tones skin The herbal water (also known as hydrosol), is a by-product of the production of the essential oil, which retains the essence of the plant. Use in skin-care lotions and creams, or as a facial toner.
Combats body odor The fresh scent and antiseptic properties of lemongrass oil can help combat excessive perspiration. It is deodorizing due to active ingredients such as citral and myrcene, which are antibacterial.
Acts as an insect repellent Lemongrass oil is the key ingredient in natural insect repellents that fight mosquitoes and fleas. The oil can also be used against lice, scabies, and ticks. Another variety, Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus), is an even more powerful insect repellent and a key ingredient in natural insecticides.
Acts as an antidepressant The oil is also a mild antidepressant. Inhaling lemongrass oil can relieve stress and nervous exhaustion. eases headaches Lemongrass oil can soothe headaches and symptoms of jet lag. Natural Beauty