LEMONGRASS, Cymbopogon flexuosus/citratus

Latin name: Cymbopogon flexuosus or Cymbopogon citratus

Distilled part: aerial parts

Origin: India

Properties: anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, calming, hepato-stimulant, hyperemic, hypotensive, litholytic, digestive tonic, viricide

Indications: anxiety, nervousness, cellulite, dependencies, poor digestion, herpes, insomnia, lumbago, sciatica, stress, shingles

Contraindications: Possibility of irritation on sensitive skin and occasionally with repeated use. If this occurs, dilute in vegetable oil.