If you’re looking for a natural way to improve your wellness, you should consider using Lemongrass essential oil. This oil has a variety of uses, and it can help improve your health in a number of ways. In this post, we’ll share some Lemongrass essential oil recipes that you can use to boost your health. We’ll also share some tips on how to use Lemongrass essential oil safely and effectively. Keep reading to learn more!

A popular digestive tonic, Lemongrass has a refreshing lemon-herb-like aroma. Lemongrass essential oil supports the health of the nervous system, promotes a cheerful mood, and tones the skin. It’s also a popular oil to use in massage to refresh and rejuvenate muscles.

Lemongrass oil is used to support healthy digestion and ease occasional stomach discomfort. Lemongrass essential oil tones and purifies the skin, promotes healthy circulation, and helps support the health of the nervous system. When diffused on a back patio or applied topically to clothing, Lemongrass oil naturally discourages bugs and has many similar properties to the closely related citronella grass.

What is Lemongrass Essential Oil?

Lemongrass essential oil comes from the fragrant leaves and fibrous stems of Cochin grass, also known as the lemongrass plant. dōTERRA Lemongrass oil is distilled from fresh lemongrass grown on family farms in Southern India. Here, on mountainsides up to 8,000 feet above sea level, the high rainfall contributes to a Lemongrass oil with a higher citral content, which makes it superior.

Lemongrass is native to tropical parts of Asia, where it has been used in cooking and in Ayurvedic health solutions for over a thousand years. The thick, fibrous stems of the lemongrass plant are used as flavoring throughout Southeast Asia in soups, curries, teas, seafood, poultry, and beef dishes. A drop or two of dōTERRA Lemongrass essential oil can impart a subtle lemongrass flavour to Asian-inspired soups and curries.

Lemongrass Essential Oil Facts

Lemongrass is a well known ingredient in lots of culinary delights especially in Asia. It adds a distinctly authentic and refreshing flavour to soups, teas and main dishes. Additionally, it also has very powerful and highly therapeutic oil that has countless functions in natural health. 

The lemongrass plant has long, aromatic leaves that are used to produce lemongrass essential oil. This oil works on the body and mind to refresh and stimulate. It is often used in perfumes, deodorants, detergents, and soaps.

Main Constituents: Geranial, neral.

Uses & Benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oil

• Did you know that Lemongrass essential oil can help support healthy digestion when taken internally? The chemical makeup of Lemongrass includes aldehydes, which are known for their ability to maintain healthy gastrointestinal function when ingested. To reap these benefits, add a few drops of Lemongrass to your food or beverages to add flavour and provide dietary support. You can also place a few drops in a dōTERRA Veggie Capsule to promote healthy digestive function. You can even combine Lemongrass with Peppermint oil in a capsule to support healthy gastrointestinal function and maintain healthy digestion.
• One way to experience the benefits of Lemongrass is by diffusing the oil in your diffuser at home. Consider diffusing Lemongrass oil when you want to overpower feelings of nervousness or eliminate mental fatigue. Diffusing Lemongrass can also help promote a positive outlook and heighten your awareness. Another benefit of diffusing Lemongrass is the refreshing, herbaceous aroma of the oil. If you want to experience the aromatic benefits of Lemongrass but don’t have time to diffuse it, place one drop in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, and inhale softly for up to 30 seconds or longer as desired.
• The aldehydes in Lemongrass also make Lemongrass useful for naturally repelling insects. Diffusing Lemongrass oil or even using it topically can help keep bugs away. Diffuse Lemongrass inside or outside on your porch or patio to keep away mosquitos and bugs. If you are worried about keeping bugs off of your body, rub or spritz Lemongrass oil on your skin before you go outside.
• Because Lemongrass is a soothing oil, it is commonly used for massage. The refreshing aroma combined with the oil’s soothing properties make it a popular choice for massage therapy. It also holds purifying benefits for the skin, making it a desirable oil to use during massage sessions. If you use Lemongrass for massage, dilute it with a carrier oil like dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply the diluted oil to muscles and joints for a soothing sensation that makes for a tranquil massage.
• Possibly one of the most common uses for Lemongrass is in culinary settings. For many years, Lemongrass has been a common ingredient to add flavor to Asian soups, curries, beef, fish, teas, and more. It is also widely used in baked goods or candies in the food industry because of its distinct flavour. If you want to utilise the powerful flavour of Lemongrass, consider adding a few drops to entrees or meat dishes. Looking for an essential oil recipe that uses Lemongrass oil?
• The soothing properties of Lemongrass oil also make it helpful for the body after physical activity. Consider applying Lemongrass topically where needed after a hard workout to utilise the soothing properties of the oil. You can also dilute Lemongrass and apply it after a long run for a refreshing feeling. No matter what kind of workout you choose, Lemongrass oil can help soothe the body after exertion during physical activity.
• Lemongrass contains purifying and toning benefits for the skin and can be used in your skin care routine to help promote pure, toned skin. Consider adding a few drops of Lemongrass to your daily cleanser or moisturizer to help tone and purify skin. Similar to Tea Tree, Lemongrass oil can also help promote the appearance of healthy fingernails and toenails. To experience these benefits of Lemongrass, try combining it with Tea Tree and apply the mixture to your fingernails and toenails to help them look and feel clean.
• Lemongrass oil is balancing to the emotions. Diffuse or inhale Lemongrass oil throughout the day to soothe anxious feelings, heighten awareness, and promote a positive outlook. Lemongrass oil can also be diluted with a carrier oil and used typically after a workout for a refreshing massage. Thanks to its pleasing aroma, Lemongrass essential oil is often added to perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. 

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Tracey

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