Lemongrass

Lemongrass essential oil is used in aromatherapy to relieve muscle and joint pain caused by overexertion of muscles through workouts.

Botanic Name: Cymbopogon flexuous
Family: Gramineae
Part Used: Leaves
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Evaporation Rate: –
Odour Intensity: Strong (6)
Note: Top
Aroma: Strong grassy, herbaceous, and citrus
Origin: India

• MNE Essential Oils are supplied in quality blue glass bottles with tamper-proof caps and droppers.

Ingredients

Essential Oils

100% Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) 

Main Constituents

• Geranial
• Neral
• B-Myrcene
• Geraniol
• Limonene oxide

How To Use

According to Health Canada (Table 2. Aromatherapy Essential Oils Uses or Purposes),  Cymbopogon flexuosus used in Aromatherapy:

Topical Only

• To help relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/rheumatoid arthritis.

Topical/Inhalation

• As a nervine/calmative.
• To help relieve headaches.
•  As a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort.

Directions For Use: Not for oral use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil.

Topical: Do not use the product undiluted. Mix 1-8 drops of Lemongrass Essential Oil in 10 ml of Carrier Oil before applying it to the skin. Apply as a body massage once daily. Massage into the skin until the solution vanishes.

Inhalation: Add 3 – 12 drops of undiluted product to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 to 10 minutes. Use 1 to 3 times per day.

Safety

For occasional use only. Adults 18 years and older

Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner before use. Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun.

Contraindications: Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have broken, irritated, or sensitive skin. Discontinue use if you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, or an allergic reaction.