A tall, perennial plant, Lemongrass essential oil promotes healthy digestion and is an ideal oil to use in massage therapy for its ability to help relieve joint and muscle pain. 

Uses

• Used in aromatherapy to help relieve headaches.
• Used in aromatherapy as a nervine and calmative.
• Used in aromatherapy as a carminative and antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort.
• Used in aromatherapy to help relieve joint and muscle pain associated with sprain, strain, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Aromatic Description

Citrus, herbaceous, smoky

Plant Part

Leaf

Main Constituents

Geranial, neral

Cautions

Not for oral use. Keep out of reach of children. External use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have epilepsy or asthma, or if symptoms persist or worsen. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding do not use this product. Do not expose the applied area(s) to the sun for 24 to 48 hours after application. If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, or an allergic reaction, discontinue use. For prolonged use, consult a healthcare practitioner.