10 Great Benefits of Lemongrass

Are you familiar with Lemongrass and all the great things that it can do? Lemongrass originated in Southeast Asia. It's a perennial plant and you can buy it in plant form as a stem generally. Or, you can purchase it as an essential oil. This is a very potent and useful substance that smells great!

And guess what? Lemongrass oil has another name, cymbopogon citrates, or citronella. I told you-it's all over the place. The essential oils are part of the citronella candles formula, and citronella is also in soaps and perfumes because of its soothing properties.

The scent of lemongrass oil, or citronella is a soothing fragrance that can lift your spirits
The fragrance from lemongrass oil has been effective for dissipating stress
When you can't sleep, try scenting your room with citronella
Burn citronella candles outdoors at your next barbecue since it's also a natural bug repellant
Use soothing citronella in perfumes and soaps to help you keep that relaxed feeling throughout the day Lemon grass tea has several medicinal properties that make it a great addition to any kitchen or bathroom cabinet.
Relieve stomach pains
Relieve menstrual pains
Diuretic
Antifungal and antimicrobial
Stimulates digestion and blood circulation

An easy lemongrass tea recipe is to put 1 teaspoon of lemongrass into a cup and add boiling water. Let it steep and sweeten as desired with organic agave nectar or honey.

BONUS Use for Lemongrass

I'll add a BONUS here because I think that this needs to be included. Lemon grass essential oil is really effective as a topical skin application. Lemongrass oil can be used effectively to tone skin because of its ability to dilate blood vessels and tightening pores and wrinkles. Lemongrass oil can help clear your skin of excessive oil and thereby reduce your outbreaks of acne.