LEMONGRASS - essential oil
With a scent a little like a lemon, lemongrass oil is well known for its potent properties
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon), is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Some species are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons. Common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, cha de Dartigalongue, fever grass, tanglad, hierba Luisa, or gavati chaha, amongst many others.
Heath benefits
• Insect repellent: mosquitoes, ants
• Stress, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, prevents drowsiness
• Relax and tone muscles
• Analgesia: migraines, headaches
• Antimicrobial, antiseptic, fungicidal, bactericidal: internal and external (eg ringworm, athlete's foot, MRSA
• Carminative: stomach ache
• Astringent
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-pyretic: lowers temperatures, reduces fevers (febrifuge)
• Muscle pain
• Rheumatism
• Menstrual cramps
• Stomach ache
• Toothache
• Digestion: a diluted lemongrass mixture facilitates nutrient assimilation and boosts digestive system function (alleviates bowel problems / digestive disorders), prevents excessive gas formation, increases urination (toxins elimination)
• Fleas: spray diluted solution onto your dog's coat