Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Lemongrass

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Fresh and lemony, Lemongrass essential oil is a pleasant, purifying deodorant. Lemongrass essential oil is also renowned for its toning and regenerating properties. As a hair care active ingredient, Lemongrass essential oil makes hair shine while adding a tangy note to your 'home' hair care products.

Greasy hair

Greasy hair

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Appropriate

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Aerial parts

Botanical name

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Evaluation of the EtOAc Extract of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) as a Potential Skincare Cosmetic Material for Acne Vulgaris

Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois.

Grosjean N. (1993) L'aromathérapie. Santé et bien-être par les huiles essentielles. Editions Albin Michel

Willem J.-P. (2005) Les huiles essentielles - Médecine d'avenir. Editions Dauphin.

"Development of An Eco-Shampoo Formulation Using Local Environmental Plant Extracts for Healthy Hair as an Effort to Increase the Potential of environmental Resources Dwi Atmanto*, Neneng Siti Silfi Ambarwat"; 2023

"Wound Healing Herbal Formulation from Essential Oil of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)"; 2024

"Evaluation of the EtOAc Extract of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) as a Potential Skincare Cosmetic Material for Acne Vulgaris ; 2022"

Properties

Health

Wellness

Beauty

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Properties

Lemongrass essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Vasodilating, it increases the calibre of blood vessels and improves blood circulation

  • Tissue tonic

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Digestive stimulant

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following situations:

  • Neurovegetative dystonia (abnormal rigidity of the body's automatic functions), muscular weakness, etc.

  • Digestive disorders: colic, flatulence, dyspepsia

  • Liver failure

  • Cellulite

  • Arterial disease (arteritis)

  • Scabies

  • Disinfection, head lice

  • Excessive perspiration

Synergies

  • Eliminate unpleasant odours: diffuse with Peppermint essential oil.

  • Respiratory and ENT comfort: Roman chamomile or Lavender essential oils.

In practice

Toning, purifying: Mix into your oil blend. Massage or rub the mixture into the affected areas.

Precautions

  • Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, in children under 6 years old or in people with diabetes. Keep out of reach of children.

  • No oral use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Always dilute before topical application.

  • Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic preparation.

  • Old or oxidised essential oils should be avoided.

  • Store protected from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient please refer to the specific precautions.

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Commonly grown in tropical regions, Lemongrass forms clumps with a great many leaves. Slightly crumpled, they give off the strong lemony scent to which it owes its name, which is more accurate than its other name of "Indian verbena" , because it has nothing to do with verbena.

Lemongrass is used in a number of cosmetic products, and its aroma is used in Thai and Malaysian cooking.

Very pleasant scent

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Véronique

its not the same smell

R
R

very good

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Luc

Good smell, used in cold process soap.

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M

Not tried yet

S
Stéphanie

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Guinea fowl fricassee with two lemons and lemongrass (A. Pataud)

Kitchen

Serves 4; Preparation: 30 minutes; Cooking time: 45 minutes

  • Guinea fowl: 1.5 kg

  • Basmati rice: 300 g

  • Wild rice : 100 g

  • White wine: 2 dl

  • Butter : 70 g

  • Olive oil: 2 cl

  • Thyme, Laurel

  • Salt, Pepper

  • Lemon essential oil: 2 drops

  • Lime Essential Oil: 2 drops

  • Lemongrass essential oil: 1 drop

Procedure: Cut the guinea fowl into 8 pieces. Lightly brown the guinea fowl in olive oil in a casserole dish, seasoning lightly, then add the thyme, bay leaf and white wine, then cover with water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for about 1/2 hour.