Lemongrass – Cymbopogon citratus

Description

Lemongrass Main Therapeutic Properties
General properties: An excellent household cleaner, can be added to castile soap to clean wood, floors, bathrooms, dishes, counters, add to jojoba to clean wood tables, good airborne disinfectant to reduce microbes and bacteria in the air, can be used with borax for laundry.
The Circulatory system: Stimulates general circulation, detoxing.
The Digestive system: Stimulating to the digestive tract, antiseptic to colitis.
The Muscular system: Aids in the elimination of lactic acid, muscular aches and pains, tired and sore muscles.
The Nervous system: Excellent remedy for tired or exhausted nerves.
The Respiratory system: Antiseptic, clears sinus congestion, also helps immune system to fight bacterial invasions in the respiratory tract.
The Reproductive system: Galactogogue, aids the flow of milk when engorgement is present.
The Skin: Must be used in low dilution’s strong antiseptic, good for oily acne skins
Psychology of: Uplifting, stimulating, clearing.
The above information is from The Institute of Aromatherapy – Aromatology Theory Course, Materia Medica