Lemongrass oil is obtained from the lemongrass stalk through steam distillation. The lemongrass stalk is commonly used in Asian cooking, specifically more used in Thai cooking. It has a light and fresh citrus lemon smell with hints of earthy scents, but definitely less sour smelling. When used as aromatherapy, it can relieve muscle pain and aches. It is known to have anti-fungal, insecticidal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. There are various source of essential vitamins found in lemongrass such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate and Vitamin C.

Benefits:

• Lemongrass acts as a natural and safe air freshner and help deodorize unpleasant smell without having to use harmful chemicals

• It helps relief pain in muscles, joints, toothaches and headaches

• Lemongrass can help alleviate your mood, fight depression. Apart from that, it can boost self-esteem, confidence, hope and mental strength. Also, it can relief anxiety.

• Effective in hindering the growth of bacterial infections in the colon, stomach urinary tracts, wounds and respiratory system. It can cure diseases such as typhoid, food poisoning, skin diseases, body odor and malaria

• It has antipyretic agent that brings down very high fever

• Antiseptic properties does not make wounds septic and prevents infections from forming

• The astringent property promotes contraction of gums, hair follicles, muscles, skin and blood vessels. All these prevents problems like loosening of teeth in which it tightens the gums and prevent hair loss.

• Relieves flatulence and prevents further gas from forming

• Lemongrass promotes lactation and enhances the quality of the milk. With its antimicrobal and antibacterial properties, babies will be less prone to getting infected

• Acts as a tonic for the nervous system, It cures nervous disroders like shaking hands and limbs, nervousness, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

• People suffering from insomnia can use lemongrass to aid them as it has sedative and calming properties

Caution:

• If you have sensitive skin, do a 24 hour patch test on your arms or back before using it, Lemongrass oil may create rashes, causes discomfort or a burning sensation.

• While lemongrass stimulates menstrual flow, it should not be used by pregnant women as it might lead to a miscarriage