Lemongrass Cymbopogon Citratus
Source: Guatamala.
Family name: Graminacaea.
Lemongrass is distilled from the leaves. It has a powerful, lemongrass aroma. There has been recent research in India which shows that Lemongrass acts as sedative on the central nervous system. Some traditional uses: as an insect repellent and deodorizer, for athlete's foot, as a tissue toner, to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain), increase circulation, for headaches, for
nervous exhaustion and other stress related problems. Use with care and avoid in pregnancy. Blends with: Citronella, Vetiver and Palmarosa.
