Lemongrass - Cymbopogon glexuosus 
 
Apart from being amazing for assisting the body in clearing emotional baggage, Lemongrass Essential oil is highly antimicrobial and antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory, so its uses around the home are almost limitless. 
 
Mixed with a little carrier oil Lemongrass oil becomes natures healer for all those cuts and scraps. 
It will help clear the body of clutter and allow those feeling stuck to move forward in life.  Great for bringing balance to the thyroid system. 
 
Affirmation 
I am the creator of my reality and I now easily and effortlessly set clear intentions around that reality, I am successful in all things, I was born successful,  success is my birthright. Life is wonderful. I love my life 
 
Emotions 
Fear, negativity, self-criticism, doubt, lack of motivation
 
Uses 
Negative Energy
A few drops added to a spray bottle of water will help dissipate negative energy 
In the home, car or office.   Or use it as a safe room deodoriser adding other oils to personalise your spray. 
 
Skin Health
Adding a few drops to a small amount of carrier oil and applying to affected area can assist in soothing skin irritations. 
 
Hair Health
Lemongrass is known to strengthen the hair follicle, so adding a few drops to shampoo and or conditioner will help with hair loss and will leave your hair shiny and fresh.  A couple of drops rubbed into the scalp then rinsed will help with itchy scalp. 
 
Stress and Anxiety
Lemongrass is one of many oils that will help alleviate anxiety and stress. Adding a few drops to your body oil or to a carrier oil and applying to the body is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety throughout the day. 
 
Muscle aches
Rubbing diluted lemongrass onto the body will also assist in alleviating those muscle aches, spasms and cramps.  Alternatively add a few drops to a foot bath and soak. 
 
Tummy troubles
Rubbing diluted lemongrass onto the stomach may help with gastric issues, or drink a cup of two of  a good quality lemongrass tea. 
 
Breasts
Studies have shown that lemongrass oil has powerful antioxidant properties. One of the main components of the oil, Citral, can inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells.*  Adding oil to a carrier oil and rubbing onto the breasts and underarms as a replacement deodorant is a simple and safe protectant. 
 
Shoe deodoriser
Add a few drops to a spray bottle along with a little water and spray into your shoes and trainers to keep them smelling good and bacteria free. 
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*Source: US National Library of Medicine. National Institute of Health.