Elcarim Lemongrass Essential Oil (cymbopogon citratus)

Lemongrass Essential Oil

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Methods of extraction : Steam distillation

Colours : A pale yellow to golden liquid with herbaceous, earthy, citrus aroma

Therapeutic properties analgesic, anthelmintic, antifungal, anti infectious, antimircobial, antiseptic astringent, depurative, digestive, diurectic, febrifuge, insect deterrent.

Methods of use :

Bath : Hot tubs - add 6-8 drops to the water and disperse it well with your hand. Essential oil are not water soluble and may leave a residue in or around your tub.

Shower - add 1-5 drops, wash usual. Then drop the essential oil onto the washcloth or sponge and rub it briskly over the body as you continue to stand under the running water. Breath in the aromatic steam through your nose. Avoid face and the delicate membrance areas

Foot bath - add 5-8 drops in a bowl of water. Fill in a large bowl with warm water and add the essential oil, dispersing it well with your hand. Soak the feet for a maximum of 20 minutes.

Compresses : Add 3-10 drops of essential oil. Compresses can be hot or cold. Broadly speaking, hot compresses are used on muscular aches and pains, while cold is used for any inflamed or swollen area, including sprains and strains. Hot increases circulation to the area while cold can decreased. Place the essential oil in a half cup of water (hot or cold), and then dampen the cloth in the cup, collecting the essential oil onto the cloth, squeeze out the excess water and place over the problematic area.

Diffuse: Depending on the size of the diffuser, it can be candle or ultrasoninc. Add the desire drops of essential oil onto to the dish or water tank and diffuse accordingly

Dilution : 5 drops of essential oil to 10 drops of carrier oil this methods is used in case of acute infection, when high concentration of essential oil is required but where neat essential oil would not be appropriate. Simply apply to the affected area.

Lotion and cream, massage oil : Add 10 drops to each 30ml unscented lotion or cream, apply directly

Precaution : May cause irritation on highly sensitive skins, a skin patch test is advisable. Best avoided during pregnancy.

Blend well with : cedarwood,, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, fennel, peppermint, frankincense, ginger, geranium, juniper berry, rosemary, palmarosa, patchouli, orange sweet, vertiver, ylang ylang