11 Uses of Lemongrass Oil

Lemongrass oil has an exceptionally intense, citrusy scent. It has a stimulating and refreshing effect. It is used in aromatherapy and natural medicine. It helps combat depression, stomach problems, bacteria, acne, and unpleasant odors. Lemongrass essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of lemongrass leaves. It has calming, antibacterial, astringent, antipyretic, diuretic, carminative, and antiseptic properties. You can use it for:

1. inflammation – lemongrass in the form of essential oil soothes joint and muscle pain, reduces inflammation and fever resulting from viral infections,
2. infections and ailments caused by bacteria – the antibacterial and bactericidal properties of the oil inhibit the development of external and internal bacterial infections; the oil helps with ailments caused by bacteria or microorganisms, such as skin infections, food poisoning, unpleasant body odor,
3. digestive problems – lemongrass oil helps digestion as it stimulates the secretion of digestive juices; it supports the treatment of indigestion, colitis and stomach flu,
4. fatigue, stress, nerves – the oil stimulates, soothes and calms in stressful and nervous situations; the effect of fatigue and discomfort caused by the change of time will be reduced by spraying it in the air,
5. depression – people suffering from depression use lemongrass oil internally (only under the supervision of a specialist) or drink tea with the oil to relieve anxiety and symptoms of depression,
6. fungal infections – the fungicidal properties of the oil relieve internal and external fungal infections,
7. edema – when taken orally, lemongrass oil is used as a diuretic to remove excess water and toxins from the body, thus reducing edema,
8. problems with blood pressure – the oil helps regulate blood pressure,
9. flatulence – relaxes the abdominal muscles and stops the production of excess intestinal gas,
10. sore muscles – oil massage warms up and stimulates the entire body, at the same time strengthening sore and weakened muscles; this method is especially recommended for athletes after injuries,
11. annoying insects - the oil also has insecticidal properties and is therefore used to repel and exterminate insects; the oil can be used in the form of insect repellent sprays, candles and liquids.