What is Lemongrass essential oil and what is it good for?
Zesty, delightful, and versatile, Lemongrass essential oil is obtained from the leaves of the Cymbopogon flexuosus plant. What is Lemongrass oil good for? From freshening up your home with its cheerful and uplifting aroma to enhancing your massage to providing digestive and wellness support when taken internally, Lemongrass oil comes with a wealth of applications in skin care, aromatherapy, home cleaning, and much more, making it a refreshing pick for your wellness toolkit.
Harvesting the power of the lemongrass plant
The lemongrass plant is a tropical wonder hailing from the warm climes of India and Guatemala. Due to the popularity of the lemongrass plant and its oil, it’s now cultivated in many tropical regions around the world. Typically, this plant’s aromatic leaves grow until they’re about two feet tall or more. They’re then cut, bound, and transported to distillation facilities. Lemongrass leaves, with their distinctive citrus scent, are a popular choice for culinary flavoring and essential oil production.
How is Lemongrass essential oil made?
Producing Lemongrass essential oil begins with the lush lemongrass plant. The leaves and stalks are harvested and then undergo steam distillation, a process that uses steam to extract the essential oil from the plant. The resulting oil possesses a fresh, lemony aroma as well as the lemongrass plant’s many other beneficial properties in a convenient, concentrated form.
The chemical composition of Lemongrass essential oil
Lemongrass oil offers a cocktail of natural compounds like geranial, neral, and geraniol, which are known for their cleansing and uplifting properties. Geranial and neral—together known as citral—in particular contribute to the oil’s strong citrus scent, while geraniol provides its other cleansing properties. It’s this unique chemical profile that makes Lemongrass oil effective across aromatherapy, skin care, and other applications.
What are the uses and benefits of Lemongrass essential oil?
Lemongrass essential oil is a versatile powerhouse with numerous benefits and uses. Whether you're looking to freshen your living space, enhance your personal care routine, or support your overall wellness, Lemongrass oil can do it all. With its fresh, citrusy aroma and a plethora of applications, Lemongrass is a must-have in your essential oil collection. Discover how this remarkable oil can be a valuable addition to your home.
Use Lemongrass oil for a fresh, strong, lemony aroma
Diffuse Lemongrass oil or create a room spray to neutralize unpleasant odors and fill your space with its bright, uplifting scent.
Use Lemongrass oil to make an outdoor spray
Blend Lemongrass oil with water and a carrier oil to create an effective outdoor spray that keeps your environment fresh and pleasant.
Use Lemongrass oil for skin cleansing
Add a few drops of Lemongrass oil to your skin care routine for its cleansing properties, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Add Lemongrass oil to your favorite shampoo
Enhance your shampoo by adding Lemongrass oil, massaging it into your scalp for a refreshing and invigorating experience.
Use Lemongrass oil in your body wash or lotion
Mix Lemongrass oil into your body wash or lotion to enjoy a burst of fresh, lemony aroma that uplifts your senses.
Diffuse Lemongrass oil during cold winter months
Bring a burst of sunshine into your home by diffusing Lemongrass oil when the weather turns chilly, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere indoors.
Add Lemongrass oil to Ortho Sport® Massage Oil
Combine Lemongrass oil with Ortho Sport Massage Oil and apply it to flex points, massaging the combo into tired muscles for a soothing and refreshing experience.
Boost your household cleaners with Lemongrass oil
Add Lemongrass oil to your household cleaners for an extra burst of bright citrus scent that brightens your cleaning routine.
Enjoy the uplifting, bright, cheerful aroma of Lemongrass oil
Diffuse Lemongrass oil to enjoy its naturally uplifting and bright aroma, perfect for creating a cheerful environment.
Using Lemongrass oil for a fresh citrus flavor
Add a drop of Lemongrass oil to your favorite soups, sauces, meats, and marinades, and to teas and other beverages, to enhance their flavor with a fresh zing of citrus flavor.
Use Lemongrass oil to provide digestive support
Take Lemongrass oil internally in a vegetable capsule to support your digestive health and overall wellness.*
Lemongrass Vitality™ essential oil
Lemongrass Vitality essential oil is a citrusy party for your taste buds as well as a powerful supplement. A drop of this vibrant essential oil can turn your favorite dishes and drinks into a zesty delight—though you might want to start by dipping a toothpick into the oil and using that to swirl it into your drink or dish. A little essential oil can go a long way, so start small and flavor to taste. Not only does Lemongrass oil taste amazing, but it also supports your digestive health and overall wellness.* Whether you’re mixing it into your morning tea, adding spice to a savory soup, or simply zinging up your water, Lemongrass Vitality oil makes every meal a delicious step forward for flavor and wellness.
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Lemongrass Essential Oil
Give your senses a treat with the fresh, zesty aroma of Lemongrass essential oil. Its fresh, strong, grassy lemon aroma is ideal for creating an outdoor spray or diffusing to neutralize unpleasant odors. Add a few drops to your shampoo or body lotion for a refreshing, lemony lift. Diffusing Lemongrass oil during the winter months when you’re cooped up indoors can also bring a burst of sunshine scent into your home. After a workout, mix Lemongrass oil with Ortho Sport® Massage Oil and apply the blend to flex points and massage it into your muscles. Plus, you can make it a key player in your cleaning arsenal, adding a bright citrus scent to your favorite household cleaners.
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What blends well with Lemongrass oil?
What oils blend best with Lemongrass essential oil? You can go for a citrus parade or a zesty double-team by blending Lemongrass oil with Lemon, Grapefruit, or Orange essential oils. Or give that lemony scent a twist with Lemon Myrtle, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot, Melissa, or Citronella essential oils. You also combine Citronella and Cedarwood oils with Lemongrass oil to create an outdoor spray. Mix the oils in a spray bottle and top it off with water or alcohol-free witch hazel.
The benefits of pre-made blends
While creating your own blends can be fun, why mix and match when there are premade blends ready to go? Premade blends offer the precision and expertise of scientifically formulated combinations, taking the guesswork out of blending oils. Here are some top blends that feature Lemongrass, all designed to provide specific benefits and a balance of aromas.
Lemongrass oil safety guidelines and notices
Lemongrass is beloved for its cleansing properties and uplifting aroma. Before diving in, be aware that there are some safety guidelines users should follow when handling concentrated plant extracts like Lemongrass essential oil.
Avoid applying Lemongrass oils anywhere near the eyes and ears
The eyes and ears can be extra sensitive to essential oils, so we recommend avoiding these areas when applying an essential oil topically. Be sure to wash off any and all residue from your fingers—especially before inserting contact lenses!
Be cautious using Lemongrass oil with pre-conditions
Pre-conditions such as asthma or epilepsy may be triggered by essential oils. It’s highly recommended that you consult your doctor if you have questions or concerns.
Perform a skin test with Lemongrass oil
A skin test involves applying a single drop of the oil you want to test out to identify how your body is likely to react. If your skin gets hot or turns red, you’ll want to dilute the oil with V-6™ Vegetable Oil complex—one essential oil drop per two drops of V-6—or you can use another carrier oil of your choice.
If pregnant, consult your doctor before using Lemongrass oil
If pregnant, please consult your doctor before using essential oils. Avoid the internal use of Lemongrass oil while pregnant. You’ll want to especially avoid contact with eyes, the inner ears, or sensitive areas.
Be cautious using Lemongrass oil around pets
While essential oils are safe to use around pets—such as diffusing oils—some safety recommendation should be followed when applying essential oils directly to their skin or fur. Pets can have their own skin sensitivities just like we do, which is why we recommend using fewer drops of essential oils for your pets than you would use for yourself or another person. You should also dilute your essential oil when applying it directly to your pet’s skin or fur for the first time. Small animals like cats can metabolize essential oils differently; therefore, you’ll want to take a “slow and low” approach. If you have questions, please consult your veterinarian.
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