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Lemon grass is stimulating and refreshing for muscles and skin
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When not to use
Lemon grass is not toxic but may irritate the skin
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Conditions/systems able to benefit : 6
6. Immune system – reduces fever
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Conditions/systems able to benefit : 5
respiratory – antiseptic affect on infections, sore throats, laryngitis
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Conditions/systems able to benefit : 4
4. Skin – tonifies open pores, acne, oily skin; insect repellent
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Conditions/systems able to benefit : 3
Nervous - stimulates, revives, energises the emotions and relieves stress-related conditions and nervous exhaustion
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Conditions/systems able to benefit : 2
- Skeletal –useful for aching joints, gout, rheumatism
- Muscular –tonifies aching muscles, tired legs and veins, relieves muscle fatigue; useful for sport injuries
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Conditions/systems able to benefit : 1
1. Digestive – stimulates appetite, relieves indigestion and gastro-enteritis
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Therapeutic actions:
- Antidepressant antiseptic
- astringent stimulant
- tonic uplifting
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Chemical make up:
Aldehyde - common in lemon-scented oils, antiseptic, sedative, anyi-inflammatory, can cause skin sensitivity
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Extraction by:
Steam distillation
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Part used to make oil:
Leaves of the grass ( fresh and partly dried )
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Where from:
Asia, West Indies, East India
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Family:
Poaceae (Gramineae) - refreshing
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Lemon grass
Botanical name:
Cymbopogon Citratus
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