Lemongrass oil has a plethora of advantages to offer to the human body. It has antibacterial properties to heal skin infections, pneumonia, blood infections, and serious intestinal infections. Since Lemongrass contains citral, an anti-inflammatory compound, so it keeps a check on chronic inflammation which is thought to cause many heart problems including arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer. The citral in lemongrass essential oil may help ease the pain as it relieves inflammation. Also, aromatherapy with Lemongrass oil on alternate days efficiently helps in regulating blood sugar and lipids.
Uses:
1) Directly apply on the skin, simply use like a perfume.
2) It can be used for massage therapies. Many Ayurveda & acupuncture massage therapists use this by mixing it in olive oil or any other massage oil.
3) This can also be used in diffuser aromatherapy by adding few drops of oil in water. You can use it in an electric or candlelit diffuser.
4) This can also be used for an aromatic experience by applying it to your Mala beads.
Note: This is not an edible grade oil. Do not eat or consume.