LEMONGRASS:
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus or related species) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, herbalism, and mystical practices.
Digestive Aid:
Lemongrass tea is commonly used to alleviate indigestion, bloating, and stomach discomfort. It stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes.
Anti-inflammatory:
Lemongrass contains compounds like citral and geraniol, which have anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for conditions such as arthritis.
Antibacterial and Anti fungal:
Lemongrass essential oil exhibits strong antibacterial and antifungal activity, making it effective against infections, including skin conditions like athlete’s foot and acne.
Antioxidant:
Rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds, it helps neutralize free radicals, supporting overall cellular health.
Stress Relief:
Lemongrass tea or essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy to relieve anxiety, improve mood, and promote relaxation.
Fever Reducer:
Traditionally referred to as “fever grass” in some cultures, it is used as a febrifuge to reduce fevers.
Pain Reliever:
Used topically in diluted essential oil form, it can relieve muscle pain, headaches, and menstrual cramps.
Supports Detoxification:
It is a diuretic, promoting urination and helping to flush toxins from the body.
Supports Respiratory Health:
Traditionally used for colds and respiratory infections due to its antimicrobial and expectorant properties.
Cleansing and Purification:
Lemongrass is burned as incense or used in spiritual baths to cleanse negative energy, banish entities, and promote clarity.
Protection:
It is used in ritual work for protection against psychic attacks and to create a protective energetic barrier.
Enhanced Focus and Clarity:
Lemongrass is thought to open the mind, increase focus, and enhance psychic awareness during meditation or divination.
Love and Prosperity:
In folk magic, lemongrass is believed to attract love and financial abundance when carried or used in rituals.
Chakra Work:
Associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra, lemongrass is used to boost confidence, personal power, and vitality.
Applications:
*great in a diffuser or sustained inhalation for prevention of colds and flu’s
*Sustained inhalation for a wide range of conditions including balancing and toning the nervous system and pain management
*Can be a little irritating applied directly to skin so always mix with a carrier (such as sesame oil, coconut oil, almond oil, lotion, massage oil, alcohol or witch hazel for body tonics) when applied topically
SKIN:
Excessive perspiration, toning to tissue, insect repellent, scabies, open pores, athlete’s foot, deodorant
DIGESTIVE:
Sluggish digestion, Relaxes smooth muscle, indigestion, colitis, gastroenteritis, constipation, parasites, anti inflammatory
CIRCULATION:
Poor circulation.
IMMUNE:
Infectious conditions, fever, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti fungal, anti inflammatory
GENITOURINARY: insufficiency of milk
MUSCULAR/JOINTS:
Pain, muscle relaxer, muscle tone, poor circulation, relaxes the diaphragm, slack tissue, trigger point activity, anti inflammatory
NERVOUS SYSTEM:
Pain, Sedative, Balances the autonomic nervous system, regulator of the parasympathetic nervous system, (rest, repair, digest), Nervous exhaustion, debility, tension, stress-related conditions, headaches, considered a sedative on the central nervous system, tension due to pain
PSYCHOLOGICAL:
Antidepressant, Stress, somatization, calming.
ENERGETIC:
Regulating, inhibiting to over-activated chakras, impacts and improves the solar plexus
SPIRITUAL:
Purification, renewal, vitality, and protection
