Meet Lemongrass — zesty, lively, and always ready to shake things up. The Oil Stories calls him the bold adventurer: lifting moods, repelling mosquitoes, and soothing pain and swelling. With his citrus-herbal punch and fearless personality, Lemongrass leaves a mark everywhere he goes.
AROMA
Lemony - Persistent - Herbaceous
BENEFITS backed by SCIENCE
Uplifts mood & eases anxiety – Inhalation shown to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, with sedative effects that support emotional balance (Costa et al., 2011; Silva et al., 2010).
Refreshes spaces & repels mosquitoes – Naturally deters insects when diffused or applied, making it a trusted mosquito repellent.
Soothes pain, inflammation & swelling – Citral and myrcene provide anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions, easing muscle aches and and joint pain (Quintans-Júnior et al., 2011; Rao et al., 1990).
Lemongrass' Story
Very often people have mistaken Lemongrass for his fellow oil, Lemon, and Lemongrass is sick of explaining over and over again that they are not related. Not even part of the extended Citrus family, nope. However, him and Lemon never let this misunderstanding affect their relationship, and they are still good friends. You would rarely see either of them in a bad mood, and lemongrass especially seems to not get agitated about it at all
Lemongrass is quite adventurous and enjoys travelling to tropical places. Partly because he is genuinely curious and partly to show off to people that he has the unique capability to make mosquitos and other bugs vanish away in a jiffy. Could Lemon ever dream of doing that?
Lemongrass has a bold, lively personality that always grabs attention. His citrusy-herbal aroma uplifts moods and refreshes any space. But beware — spend too long with him and his intensity might leave your head spinning.
Safety & Dilution
Maximum topical use dilution: 0.7% ( ≈1 drop in 1 tbsp carrier oil). See here DILUTION GUIDELINES according to age or ailment.
Avoid: eyes, ears, sensitive areas
Children: not for under 2 years.
Pregnancy/nursing: consult a physician
Pets: diffuse with door open so they can leave if uncomfortable
❗ Discontinue if skin irritation occurs. Do not ingest unless directed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Shelf Life & Storage
Shelf Life: 4 years
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place with cap tightly closed.
More Information
Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Botanical Family: Poaceae (Graminae)
Main chemical constituents: Citral A, Citral B, Geraniol
Country: India
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Plant part used: Grass
Culture: Unsprayed
Aromatic note: Top-middle
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