How to use Java Lemongrass essential oil?
Anti-mosquitoes, bites, in case of rheumatism, find out how to use java lemongrass essential oil orally, on the skin or in diffusion? what are its properties and benefits for your health?

What are the properties of Java lemongrass essential oil?

Java lemongrass essential oil has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, very effective in the treatment of muscle and joint pain. Antibacterial, it purifies the air and eliminates bad odors. Remarkable insect repellent, it is ideal for repelling mosquitoes, fleas and lice.

NOTE: discover our many recipes, mixtures & formulas a little further down!


The essential



  • Botanical name: Cymbopogon winterianus
  • Part of the plant used: aerial part

  • Health & well-being properties

  • Soothing
  • Local anti-inflammatory
  • Repellent (insects)
  • Analgesic (painkiller)

  • Beauty properties

  • Purifying
  • Deodorant

  • Health, in case of:

  • Arthritis, rheumatism
  • Torticollis
  • Muscle strain, joint pain, tendinitis
  • Skin inflammation
  • Air purification
  • Insect bites

  • In your cosmetics for:

  • Improve your deodorants
  • La transpiration excessive

Dosages

The essential oils that we present to you are effective and very rich in active ingredients. The indicated dosages should not be exceeded.

  • As a food supplement (oral): 1 drop 2 times a day for a maximum of 5 days (see precautions for use).


Our pharmacist's opinion

Our pharmacist
Morgan
Pharmacist


Why use Java lemongrass essential oil?

Java lemongrass essential oil has powerful anti-inflammatory properties at the percutaneous level. In fact, it is only used in massage and local application: its oral use is strongly discouraged. Diffused or applied to clothing or pillows, it helps to repel mosquitoes and other biting insects. Its anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties also make it very useful for stopping itching as a local treatment, directly on the bite. Depolluting and deodorizing, it is ideal, in diffusion, to eliminate the odors of trash, rubbish, tobacco, etc.


How to properly use Java lemongrass essential oil?

Here are the TOP 2 uses for which Java lemongrass essential oil seems essential to me. Please note, the benefits and properties of Java lemongrass essential oil are not limited to the points below, but it is among the most effective, if not the best, for treating the following situations:
  • repel insects (especially mosquitoes)
  • In case of bites, it quickly soothes the painful area

What are the possible ways of using Java lemongrass essential oil?

YES 
Dermal
In broadcast
NOT RECOMMENDED
One inhalation
In cosmetic use
In the kitchen
In olfactotherapy, to manage my emotions
To maintain my house

Complete recipes and formulations


Java lemongrass essential oil cutaneously

Tendinitis and muscle strain

Mix:

  • 3 drops of Java lemongrass essential oil
  • 5 drops of wintergreen essential oil
  • 2 ml of arnica vegetable oil

Massage the affected area 3 times a day for 2 days.


Oil after bite

In 1 10 ml bottle, mix:

  • 6 ml of oily calendula macerate
  • 1 ml of aspic lavender essential oil
  • 2 ml of Java lemongrass essential oil
  • 1 ml of German chamomile essential oil

Apply 1 drop of this preparation to mosquito bites.


Nail infection (whitney)

Mix:

  • 1 drop of Java lemongrass essential oil
  • 1 drop of tea tree essential oil
  • 1 drop of niaouli essential oil

Apply directly to the infection. Gently massage the finger or toe 3 times a day until the infection improves.




Java lemongrass essential oil in diffusion

Synergy against bad odors

Mix (mixture for your essential oil diffuser):

  • 20 drops of Java lemongrass essential oil
  • 20 drops of lemongrass essential oil
  • 25 drops of Scots pine essential oil
  • 10 drops of peppermint essential oil

Diffuse 8 drops of this mixture as needed (maximum 3 times a day) for 1 hour to eliminate bad odors.


Sanitizing synergy

Mix (mixture for your essential oil diffuser):

  • 10 drops of Scots pine essential oil
  • 10 drops of ravintsara essential oil
  • 20 drops of lemon essential oil
  • 10 drops of Java lemongrass essential oil

Diffuse this mixture in the morning for 1-2 hours to purify the air in bedrooms or living areas. If this synergy is used in bedrooms, it is important to ventilate well before bedtime.


Anti-mosquito diffusion

Mix (mixture for your essential oil diffuser):

  • 2 drops of Java lemongrass essential oil
  • 3 drops of true lavender essential oil
  • 2 drops of bourbon geranium essential oil

Diffuse this mixture at nightfall or in the evening during meals to repel mosquitoes and other biting insects.


Precautions & information

Before using each essential oil, be sure to take note of the precautions to follow. For example, certain essential oils are photosensitizing, prohibited for pregnant women, not recommended for people with epilepsy, the elderly, hypertensive people, or even prohibited in cases of hormone-dependent problems or mastosis. These precautions and restrictions are available either on the bottle of the essential oil concerned, or on the “product page” of our site.
For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor. The information given in this file does not constitute a prescription, it remains given for informational purposes and in no way engages our responsibility.
The texts, known properties, examples of use and routes of administration presented in this file are general information taken from authoritative bibliographies in the field of essential oils and aromatherapy.

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