LEMONGRASS OIL

Origin: India

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon

Family: Poaceae

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Plant Part: Leaves

Colour & Appearance: Dark yellow to amber and reddish

Add to wishlist

SKU: AO-ECH-0074 Categories: Natural Essential Oils, Oils

Description
Reviews (0)

AG Essential oils extract the lemongrass leaves to get the natural oil with its intense flavour. The Lemongrass essential oil exported by AG industries has gained immense popularity all across the world. Some of the leading brands from different industries use it. It is a useful item for both the manufacturers and consumers for its organic benefits.

The Lemongrass essential oil from AG industries is extracted organically through steam distillation of dried lemongrass. The scientific name of Lemongrass is Cymbopogon citrates or Andropogoncitratus. Citronellal, nerol, myrcene, geranyl acetate, geraniol, citral, limonene, and neral are the main constituents of Lemongrass essential oil.

Constituents:

The oil is well recognized for its number of beneficial properties like antiseptic, antidepressant, analgesic, deodorant, febrifuge, astringent, carminative, bactericidal, fungicidal, nervine, sedative, antipyretic, insecticidal, galactagogue, and antimicrobial. The chemical composition of Lemongrass oil is citronellal, geranyl acetate, geraniol, myrcene, nerol, neral and traces of limonene and citral.

Extraction:

Lemongrass oil is extracted by the method of steam distillation from the fresh or partly dried leaves.

Usage:

The oil can be used for internal and topical applications. The oil can be consumed in diluted form for its hormonal modulating and anti-inflammatory property. It can also be added to beverages like tea for flavour. Externally, you can apply the oil on the skin to prevent acne and skin irritation.

Benefits:

Lemongrass oil possesses various medicinal properties and it provides a large range of benefits. Some of the key benefits of Lemongrass oil are:

Reduces Pain: Analgesics in lemongrass oil reduces the pain in the different parts of the body. It is found to be effective in providing relief from headaches due to viral infections like influenza, fevers, coughs, and poxes. It helps in reducing the body pain from strenuous activities, joint and muscle pain, and toothaches.

Microbial Growth: The antimicrobial property of the oil inhibits the bacterial and microbial growth in the body. It helps in inhibiting the bacterial infections in the stomach, colon, urinary tracts, respiratory system, and other organs. It is also beneficial in curing the diseases caused due to microbial and bacterial infections like food poisoning, typhoid, malaria, body odour, and skin diseases.

Heals Wounds: The oil possesses a great antiseptic property and hence is used for treating internal and external wounds. It is an essential ingredient of antiseptic creams and lotions. The antiseptic property of the oil prevents both internal and external wounds from being septic.

Astringent: The astringent property of the Lemongrass essential oil helps in stopping the flow of blood by contracting the blood vessels. If there is excessive bleeding, using an astringent can boost the clotting of blood, stopping the blood flow. The astringent property of this oil also helps in promoting hair follicles, gum contraction, skin, muscles, and blood vessels, preventing loosing and falling of teeth, reducing hair loss.

Fights with Infections: The oil helps during the fever; it battles the infections that cause fever and also increases perspiration, inducing sweating out the toxins. The fungicidal property is used to treat external and internal fungal infections.

Reduce Depression: The oil helps in boosting the confidence, self-esteem and mental strength, helping you fight depression. The oil can help fight with depression and provides relief from anxiety. The lemongrass can be administered as an antidepressant to acute depression patients.