The effect of lemongrass essential oil

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Perhaps the use of lemongrass essential oil is no longer strange to many people, but not everyone knows all the great effects of this essential oil for health and environmental protection. our. Lemongrass essential oil contains many essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, B, C, zinc, iron, so the effect of lemongrass essential oil is extremely large.

1. Disinfection and air cleaning

In lemongrass essential oil has a high content of citral, so it has very strong antifungal and antibacterial properties, in addition, it also has a pleasant aroma. Therefore, using lemongrass essential oil to help clean the air, limit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, effectively deodorize the house, kitchen, and toilet.
You can put a few drops of essential oil in a nebulizer or use a bottle and spray evenly on areas with unpleasant odors. In addition, use with other essential oils that you love to increase the deodorizing effect.

2. Insect repellent

Due to the high content of citral and geraniol, lemongrass essential oil not only disinfects but also repels insects such as mosquitoes, ants, fleas in pets...
How to use lemongrass essential oil to repel insects by using a small amount of essential oil applied directly to the skin or clothing to repel insects. In addition, to kill fleas for pets can also be applied directly or mixed with water to spray on the fur.

3. Reduce stress, reduce the risk of depression

The gentle scent of lemongrass essential oil will help calm the mind, reduce stress, reduce feelings of anxiety and discomfort, and help improve the nervous system. From there, improving sleep reduces the risk of depression from life pressure.
To reduce stress, add essential oils mixed with other essential oils to the skin cream, used to massage the whole body, neck and shoulders to help reduce fatigue, stress, and sleep better. You can try drinking a small cup of tea and adding 1-2 drops of lemongrass oil at night before going to bed to help you sleep better.

4. The effect of reducing muscle pain

When the muscle areas on your body are sore after exercising, exercising too much or sitting for a long time, you can try massage with essential oils, because it has the effect of increasing local circulation, relaxing muscles thereby helping to reduce pain.
To relieve muscle pain with lemongrass essential oil, you need to dilute the essential oil with another carrier oil and then gently massage the sore muscle area at night before going to bed.

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5. Strengthen the body's immune system

In the composition of lemongrass essential oil contains many vitamins and minerals, so if used, the nutrients are absorbed into the body, lemongrass essential oil increases the immune system. Test-tube studies have also shown that essential oils can reduce inflammatory cytokines in the body, thereby limiting the risk of infection. In addition, combined with killing some microorganisms and improving resistance, the use of lemongrass essential oil helps to limit the risk of diseases such as colds and flu. ..
Can use essential oils with a vaporizer, an essential oil lamp or an essential oil diffuser. Or you can mix a few drops into drinking water.

6. Good for the skin

Lemongrass essential oil has the ability to cure skin diseases, improve skin quality, brighten skin color due to its ability to remove microorganisms, clean pores.
To benefit from this function add lemongrass essential oil to deodorants, soaps and lotions or use it as a natural toner for all skin types.

7. Hair Care

Lemongrass essential oil can help strengthen hair follicles, so if you are suffering from problems such as itchy scalp, hair loss, you can use a few drops of lemongrass essential oil mixed with a little water to apply to the hair roots, Then massage gently for about 2-5 minutes then wash off. Because essential oils have the ability to soften and kill bacteria on the scalp, it will help you have healthy shiny hair.

8. Supports the functioning of the digestive system

The composition of lemongrass oil includes aldehydes, known for their ability to maintain healthy digestive tract function, help you relieve pain caused by gas irritation in the stomach and intestines, prevent stomach disorders intestines, preventing stomach ulcers. Besides, this essential oil is also used as a medicine to help treat stomach pain, inflammation and stomach ulcers quite effectively.
To aid digestion, add a few drops of lemongrass oil to tea, food or other beverage and enjoy.

9. Antioxidant effect

Studies show that lemongrass essential oil has antioxidant properties, fighting free radicals. One of the main components of lemongrass essential oil is citral, which has been known to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, especially skin cancer. Can be used directly on healthy skin after diluting essential oils or steaming.

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10. Lowers Cholesterol

One study found that animals with high cholesterol were given lemongrass essential oil extract and their cholesterol levels were significantly reduced.
Consumption of lemongrass essential oil has been shown to maintain stable levels of triglycerides and lower LDL-cholesterol in the body. This promotes unimpeded blood flow in the arteries and will help fight many cardiovascular diseases.
Thus, it can be seen that lemongrass essential oil has many useful effects in daily life. The use of lemongrass essential oil can be combined with other types to increase the effect or used individually. Note when using, avoid getting essential oils into areas such as eyes and store in places with high temperatures because essential oils will evaporate.

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