The Many Benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oil With Recipes
Lemongrass essential oil is commonly used as a fragrance but it’s so much more than that. It’s a healer too.
An Essential Oil With Many Benefits
Lemongrass essential oil is extracted from the leaves and stalks of a tall perennial grass plant from the Poaceae family. The lemongrass plant originated in tropical climates and is native to India, and most of Southeast Asia.
It’s celebrated in the aromatherapy world as a healer and stress reliever. Holistic healers and aromatherapists are familiar with its versatility as a pain reliever, bug repellent, calming agent, and detoxifier.
It’s also widely used in several Indian and Southeast Asian food recipes.
The lemon citrus earthy smell of lemongrass essential oil is uplifting and the oil is a staple in my essential oil kit.
Healing Properties of Lemongrass Essential Oil
Anti-bacterial
A 2010 study found that lemongrass extract was effective at treating bacterial skin infections and facilitating wound healing.
