Essential Oil - Lemongrass

A cooling and uplifting oil that evokes mental clarity.  Lemongrass is known as one of the best cleansing agents and insect repellents.   

Best ways to use Lemongrass essential oil:

• Direct Palm / Nasal Inhaler: Place a drop of oil in the palm of your hand, gently rub the hands together, cup your hands around your nose and take a deep breath in through the nose. You can also add several drops to nasal inhaler and breathe in throughout the day. You can repeat multiple times though out the day.
• Diffuser: Lemongrass is a wonderful oil to diffuse throughout the whole house to liven the spirits and purify the air (great to mix with lavender)
• Cleanser: add lemongrass essential oil and water to a spray bottle to disinfect your working station, children’s room or anywhere that might need a quick cleanse (add eucalyptus and lavender to a clean refreshing scent). 

Other oils it blends well with:

Bergamot, chamomile, clove, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, myrrh, rose geranium, patchouli and rosemary.

Fun facts: Lemongrass is in the same family as citronella and palmarosa.  Lemongrass can work up to 30 min as a bug repellent.            

Cautions: lemongrass is considered non-toxic and non-sensitizing. It can be a possible irritant to sensitive skin.