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Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the Cymbopogon flexuosus, an aromatic perennial grass.
- helpful for oily skin and useful as a skin toner.
- has astringent, anti-septic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, antiviral, fungicidal, deodorant, bactericidal and insecticidal properties.
- is beneficial for acne, athletes foot, persperation and headaches.
- often used in insect repellants.
- can cause sensitivity in some individuals.
- is a light yellow color and has a strong earthy lemon scent.
- blends nicely with basil, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, clary sage, fennel, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rosemary, tea tree, thyme, vetiver, and ylang ylang.
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This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.
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