There are two common types of lemongrass, one is Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) produced in East India, which has high citral content and a delicate smell; the other is Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) produced in West India, with bay The higher the alkene content, the more viscous the essential oil is.
Hot Southeast Asian countries often add lemongrass leaves when cooking food. Its sweet and sour aroma can not only stimulate appetite but also antibacterial. In the famous Thai Tom Yum Goong soup, lemongrass is one of the essential seasonings. .
When used for facial skin care, lemongrass essential oil can clear acne, balance oil secretion, and improve the problem of large pores, which is very suitable for oily skin.
"Pore Refinement" Cleansing Oil (concentration 1%): 50 ml of olive oil + 4 drops of lemongrass essential oil + 3 drops of blue gum eucalyptus essential oil + 3 drops of vetiver essential oil; instead of commercial cleansing oil, grapeseed oil can also be used Or use jojoba oil instead of olive oil to prepare a "pore-reducing" facial massage oil, use it in the morning and evening or use it with hydrosol for a "sandwich mask".
"Guardian" incense oil: lemongrass essential oil: myrtle essential oil: camphor essential oil = 2:1:1; the compound essential oil mixed in proportion, incense indoors according to the dosage of 2 drops/5㎡, which can help prevent epidemics Sexual diseases; you can also take a foot bath at a dose of 4 to 6 drops each time to enhance the body's resistance.
Lemongrass essential oil has an excellent effect on relieving muscle pain and relaxing muscles. It can help lactic acid metabolism and promote circulation. It can be used to relax the legs and feet when standing for a long time or walking constantly.
"Relaxing and firming" massage oil (concentration 5%): 30 ml of jojoba oil + 12 drops of lemongrass essential oil + 12 drops of grapefruit essential oil + 6 drops of juniper essential oil; apply the prepared compound oil and massage the legs and feet , which can relieve and relax the tense muscles, and has a certain "stovepipe" effect.