Lemongrass essential oil
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Cymbopogom winterianus – Anti-mosquito
100% Pure and Certified Organic
Lemongrass is best known as an insect repellent plant and especially against mosquitoes. This is due to its high concentration of citronellal e geraniol. It is planted in gardens so that its fragrance can exert its protective action. Its essential oil is also widely used in the formulation of mosquito repellents. It is also recognized as having antiseptic and fungicidal powers. On the psychic and emotional level it is very interesting because its very pleasant, invigorating, fresh and lemony scent has a tonic and soothing effect for nervous, anxious and stressed people who have trouble relaxing or finding sleep.
Distilled part: Aerial part. Cultivation methods: Organic farming. Origin: Indonésia.
Description
Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass is best known as an insect repellent plant and especially against mosquitoes. This is due to its high concentration of citronellal e geraniol. It is planted in gardens so that its fragrance can exert its protective action. Its essential oil is also widely used in the formulation of mosquito repellents. It is also recognized as having antiseptic and fungicidal powers. On the psychic and emotional level it is very interesting because its very pleasant, invigorating, fresh and lemony scent has a tonic and soothing effect for nervous, anxious and stressed people who have trouble relaxing or finding sleep.
How to use?
- With a diffuser with water or on wooden balls: lemongrass essential oil with a fresh and lemony scent purifies the air of bad odors, prevents the development of pathogens and scares away insects and mosquitoes. creating a very pleasant atmosphere.
- In external use, the essential oil of lemongrass diluted in a vegetable massage oil is used as a remarkable anti-inflammatory very appreciated for the treatment of joint pain, in cases of arthritis and tendonitis.
- In a bath, a few drops of lemongrass essential oil will be relaxing and invigorating after a tough day.
- Pure, and applied locally, the essential oil of citronella is scientifically recognized as being an effective fungicide and this due to its high concentration of citronelal, geraniol and citronelol.
- For our cosmetic products, we will use lemongrass essential oil to compose our anti-mosquito formulas either in a body massage oil, or in an alcoholic base for a perfume. These cosmetic products will also serve as a fresh, pleasant and very effective deodorant in case of excessive sweating.
What are the recommendations?
Lemongrass essential oil contains a high concentration of citronelal and is therefore irritating to the skin. It is not recommended for people with allergies. It is always a good idea to perform a skin test in the crease of the elbow to make sure there is no skin reaction. Lemongrass essential oil is not recommended for inhalation either.
What is the cultivation method?
Net weight:
10 ml
Organic Certification:
Plant from organic farming (PT-BIO-02). ECOCERT, Portugal
Additional information
Weight | 70 g |
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Dimensions | 3 × 6 × 10.5 cm |