10 Ways to Use Plant Origins Lemongrass Essential Oil

Plant Origins Lemongrass Essential Oil has just recently added to our 100% natural and 100% plant-based Plant Origins Essential Oil family! Click here to read our previous blog post about the benefits of Plant Origins Lemongrass Essential Oil. As for this blog post, here are 10 ways to use Plant Origins Lemongrass Essential Oil and all for different functions.



1. Add a few drops of lemongrass essential oil to your diffuser and let the fragrant aroma uplift your senses and your mood. When feeling anxious, inhale the oil directly from the bottle or rub 1-2 drops on your wrists. Blend in a few drops of lemongrass oil in a hot bath and soak in. The soothing aroma of the oil will help you relax and de-stress.



2. For painful period cramps, blend 3 drops of oregano oil and 3 drops of lemongrass essential oil with a little carrier oil and massage onto the lower abdomen which can be beneficial for alleviating menstrual cramps. This can also relief from flatulence.



3. For muscle cramps, spasms and general body aches and pains, combine 3-4 drops of lemongrass essential oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil and massage into the affected areas which helps boosting circulation.



4. For soothing sore feet after a long day at work or an adventurous hike, add 5-8 drops of lemongrass essential oil to a large bowl or container of warm water that you can comfortably place your feet in. Optionally, add 2 tbsp. of Epsom Salts if your feet are really aching. Lemongrass essential oil helps to soothe and relax those aching feet and doubles up as a natural antibacterial and anti-fungal wash for your feet too!



5. Indigestion is a mix of belching, bloating, heartburn and perhaps even some nausea. If you've had it, you know the feeling. Mix 2-3 drops of lemongrass essential oil with any carrier oil you have on hand such as almond oil or coconut oil and rub it on your stomach area for relief.



6. Taking a facial steam is excellent for opening up the pores and removing debris and impurities, lifting dull skin and helping to give the face a bright, clean appearance. Add 4-5 drops of lemongrass essential oil to a large pot of hot water. The oil-infused steam will carry all the medicinal properties of lemongrass essential oil deep into your pores, clearing clogged pores, and helping to lighten the skin.



7. For nail or toenail fungus it's important to dilute lemongrass essential oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil. Add 10-12 drops of lemongrass oil to 2 tbsp. of the carrier oil. You can fill this in a glass bottle with a dropper for ease of use. Apply and massage the blend into the infected nail, at least twice a day. A few times after you do this you should see the fungus turning brown or black, indicating that it is dying. Once this happens, healthy nail growth should follow. Continue doing this until a new nail has grown back in.



8. For every 1 cup of shampoo (8 oz) add 1/2 tsp. of lemongrass essential oil. Mix well and pour back into the shampoo bottle. Shake well to make sure the oil is well-distributed, before each use. You can also add 4-5 drops of lemongrass essential oil to 1 tbsp. of coconut oil and massage into your hair. This is great for promoting hair growth and serves as an excellent anti-bacterial, leaving your hair shiny and clean. Leave for at least an hour or overnight and wash normally.



9. Diffusing lemongrass essential oil in your home and office is a great way to keep mosquitoes at bay while acting as a natural air freshener! Try mixing a few drops of lemongrass oil with a carrier oil such as jojoba or almond oil and apply to exposed areas of your skin, like your arms and feet, to prevent mosquito bites when outside.



10. Add a few drops of lemongrass essential oil to a carrier oil such as coconut oil and rub into the soles of your feet right before going to bed to improve sleep duration and get deeper, uninterrupted sleep.

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