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Benefits and Uses of lemongrass essential oil

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Lemongrass essential oil  improves blood circulation which makes it excellent for relieving muscle cramps, sprains, and painful muscle spasms. Have a throbbing headache? Headaches can be caused by many reasons - tension, hormonal changes, the weather, allergies and more. when it comes to pain, lemongrass essential oil can relieve your headache.

Lemongrass essential oil  is one of the top six essential oils with anti-inflammatory benefits. Lemongrass oil is a natural analgesic (pain-reliever) and anti-inflammatory, which means it can help to alleviate pain and also reduce inflammation
being a natural anti-inflammatory lemongrass oil offers soothing pain relief and reduces inflammation which makes it a wonderful oil to use for relieving pain in inflamed joints.

As a diuretic lemongrass oil also helps draw out extra fluid from the tissues, helping to control inflammation caused by ailments such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

How to use lemongrass oil for headaches:

Massage: As soon as you feel that headache coming on combine 1-2 drops of lemongrass oil with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil and slowly massage into your temples. This will help to relieve the aching pain and pressure.

How to use lemongrass oil for muscle pain:

1. Muscle pain-reliever: For muscle cramps, spasms and general body aches and pains, combine 3-4 drops of lemongrass oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil and massage into the affected areas.

How to use lemongrass oil for joint pain:

Topical Pain Reliever:  Combine 2 drops of lemongrass oil with 1 tsp. of a carrier oil such as moringa oil (an excellent anti-inflammatory proven to work for arthritis and joint pain) and rub into painful, aching joints at least twice a day.

How to use lemongrass oil for indigestion:

1.Heartburn relief: Mix 2-3 drops of lemongrass oil with a few drops of a carrier oil such as almond oil. Rub the blend over the chest and throat area for soothing, cooling relief.

2. Indigestion:  Mix 2-3 drops of lemongrass oil with any carrier oil such as almond oil or coconut oil and rub it on your stomach area for relief.

How to use lemongrass oil for moisturizing skin:

Moisturizing treatment: Get deep nourishment for your skin, with this easy to make home-made moisturizer. Mix a 1/4 cup of your favorite carrier oil we recommend argan oil for its concentrated antioxidants, vitamins and anti-aging properties. with 2-3 drops of lemongrass essential oil. Stir well and store in a glass jar away from direct sunlight. Apply at night right before bedtime for smooth, glowing skin.

How to treat nail fungus with lemongrass essential oil:

Nail fungus: For nail or toenail fungus it's important to dilute lemongrass oil with a carrier oil such castor oil (a natural antifungal). Add 10-12 drops of lemongrass oil to 2 tbsp. of the carrier oil. You can do this in a glass bottle with a dropper for ease of use.

Apply the blend into the infected nail, at least twice a day. After you do this a few times, you should see the fungus turning brown or black, indicating that it is dying. Once this happens, healthy nail growth should follow. Continue applying until a new nail has grown back in.

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