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LEMONGRASS
OIL |
Botanical
Name: |
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Cymbopogon
citratus (C. flexuosus) |
Common
Name |
Lemongrass |
Vernacular
Name: |
Pirheghans
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Plant
Family: |
Gramineae
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Distribution
in Nepal: |
Cultivated
throughout Nepal especially in sub-tropical regions
in the south of the country. |
Principal
Constituents: |
Citral,
Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Farnesol, Nerol, Citronellol,
Myrcene, Terpineol, Citronellol, Methyl heptenone, Dipentene,
Limonene, among others. |
Description:
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Deep
yellow, amber, orange-brown liquid with a fresh-grassy
citrus odor with earthy undertone. |
Method
of Extraction: |
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From
the partially wilted leaves of Cymbopogon flexuosus
(D.C.) Stapf by steam distillation. |
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Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Bactericidal,
Carminative, Deodorant, Digestive, Febrifuge, Fungicidal,
Galactogogue, Insecticidal, Nervine, Sedative, Stomachic,
Tonic |
Other
Uses: |
Benefits
the nervous system and useful in treatment of stress-related
conditions such as headache, insomnia and nervous tension.
Useful in treatment of skin problems such as acne, athlete's
foot, oily skin, scabies and helps with excessive perspiration.
Tissue toner. Useful in the treatment of circulation,
muscles and joints complications and relieves arthritis,
inflamed joints, muscular pains, rheumatism and sprains.
Benefits the immune systems and useful in the treatment
of colds, flu and infections. Useful with respiratory
infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever.
Prevents the spreading of infectious diseases. Helpful
with colitis, indigestion and gastroenteritis. |
Industrial
Uses: |
Extensively
used as fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics
and perfumes. Extensively used as flavoring agent in
food products including in alcohol and soft drinks.
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Avoid during pregnancy. Use with care. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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