Lemongrass Essential Oil has wide range of uses and ability to blend with many other essential oils make Lemongrass a top choice among aromatherapists. Cymbopogon citratus is the most common species of Lemongrass grown in Thailand and is also known as “West Indian” Lemongrass. West Indian Lemongrass contains myrcene and has a little lower citral content than East Indian Lemongrass Cymbopogon flexuosus which is normally produced in Eastern India.
Emotionally, it is mentally, spiritually uplifting and energizing aiding concentration to focus on the task at hand. Lemongrass is said to be the oil of energetic cleansing. Its citral elements helps boost calm and clarity and has a balancing effect on body energy which may be helpful to manage the difficulties of jet lag.
 
LEMONGRASS, Cymbopogon flexuosus, C. citratus (Plant Family: Poaceae)
Type of plant: Perennial grass with long thin leaves, usually growing to around 3 feet high
Part used: Leaves
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Therapeutic properties: Analgesic, anthel-mintic, antifungal, anti-infectious, antimicrobial,
antiseptic, astringent, depurative, digestive, diuretic, tonic
Therapeutic uses: Muscular aches and pains, gastrointestinal disorders, indigestion, colitis,
diuretic, detoxifying, cellulite, fever, nonspecific infection, physical and mental exhaustion, acne, pimples, insect bites, insect repellent
Blends well with: Basil, black pepper, caraway Seed, seed, cedarwood, clary sage, coriander seed, cypress, eucalyptus peppermint, eucalyptus radiata, fennel (sweet), fragonia, geranium, ginger, immortelle, juniper berry, lavender (spike), manuka, orange (sweet), oregano, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, pimento berry, plai, ravintsara, rosemary, spearmint, tea tree, thyme linalol, vetiver, ylang ylang
Precautionary advice: May cause irritation on highly sensitive skins; a skin patch test is advisable. Best avoided during pregnancy. Best avoided if using multiple medications.