The lemongrass plant is more popularly known as 'choomana poolu', which is more often used to refer to 'Indian Melissa oil' that is extensively brought to use in Ayurvedic medicines. Ayurveda makes use of this Lemongrass oil to bring down fever. Also, for treating contagious diseases, Lemongrass essential oil is considered to be of great use. Apart from finding its way in the making of medicines, it is also used as an ingredient in the making of citrusy soaps & perfumes. The essential oil of the lemongrass plant is characterized by its yellow color and watery consistency compared to other oils.  It is the lemon-like smell that makes the essential oil so popular in everyday products.  The extract is often used in everything from cleaning supplies and personal care products, like deodorant, to even perfume. Lemongrass essential oil properties include antiseptic, analgesic, antifungal, antimicrobial and even antidepressant effects. Lemongrass essential oil is preferred for its fresh, earthy and lemony fragrance, which is simply amazing. The oil extracted from lemongrass is just apt to relax the tired body.

It is a great overall tonic for the body and it boosts the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a boon when recovering from illness, as it also stimulates glandular secretions. It is useful with respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and helps prevent spreading of infectious diseases. It also is used for clearing up oily skin and acne, as well as athlete's foot. It alleviates excessive perspiration. Lemon grass oil aids in the beautification process of the skin as it helps in preventing the formation of pimples and acne along with acting as a useful muscle and a tissue toner. It prevents the body from falling prey to diseases like flatulence, muscle aches, athlete's foot etc. It is also quite effective in treating skin disorders such as acne.

Lemon grass is mildly diuretic and a stimulant tonic herb. When taken as a tea, or used in cooking the herb promotes digestion of fats by cutting down the levels of cholesterol, fat and toxins from one’s body along with aiding in the stimulation of blood circulation in the body. As lemon grass can help in reducing blood pressure and cholesterol, it plays an important role in maintaining the health of one’s heart. This essential oil is an excellent alternative for headache relief. It also kick starts the regeneration of ligaments and connective tissues and even improves lymph and blood flow. Because of these positive lemongrass essential oil properties, it has also been prescribed for edema, varicose veins, hemorrhoids and even the retention of fluid.

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