Lemongrass Essential Oil + DMSO Uses and Benefits
Grown in Southern India, lemongrass produces a smoky, citrus
essential oil that offers a variety of benefits. Lemongrass has long been used
in Asian cuisine, but its uses go much farther beyond the kitchen.
The chemical makeup of Lemongrass
essential oil includes geranial and neral
components, which are aldehydes. Aldehydes have many functions within
essential oils, including the ability to cleanse surfaces and lessen feelings
of stress. Essential oils with geranial and neral are particularly known for
helping to maintain healthy gastrointestinal function.
The
health benefits of lemongrass oil can be attributed to its properties as an analgesic
(reduces pain and inflammation), antidepressant, antimicrobial (inhibits bacterial
growth in the body),
antipyretic (can bring down fevers), antiseptic (helps keep external or internal
cuts and wounds from becoming septic), astringent
(helps prevent teeth
from falling out, hair loss, and helps blood to clot), bactericidal, carminative (relieves flatulence), deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, galactagogue, insecticidal (repels insects), nervine (calms nerves), sedative, and
a tonic substance
(boosts health).
In addition, Lemongrass essential oil can offer purifying
benefits for the skin, minimize and cleanse pores, reduce body aches, promote a
positive mood, and support healthy digestion.
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*Resource: doTERRA
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.