Lemongrass is a household staple for many reasons. Its bright, crisp scent brings a smile to your face - it is a literal breath of fresh air! Whether you diffuse it, add it to your cleaning routine, use in DIYs and even cooking, you can't go wrong with Lemongrass.

JUST A DROP OF LEMONGRASS

• Includes the naturally occurring constituents neral, geranial, limonene, and beta-caryophyllene which have wonderful health properties
• Has skin-cleansing properties
• Soothes muscles and enhances massage after physical activity
• Purifies and cleanses the air from bad odors
• Helps keep outdoor pests at bay!
• Reduces musky aromas in moist, damp environments (a laundry must!)
• May help to maintain a healthy circulatory system when taken internally

Lemongrass has a fresh aroma that neutralizes odors and makes an excellent addition to your cleaning routine. When applied topically, it helps cleanse the skin and enhances massage. Lemongrass Vitality has a bright, citrusy flavor that can spice up your dishes and also helps support circulatory and digestive health when taken internally. This is a wonderful, versatile oil to have in your arsenal!

BACKGROUND Lemongrass recalls exotic locales and warm winds and adds a subtle scent of citrus to the air, making it one of our favorite springtime oils! Lemongrass belongs to the Poaceae family, the flowering plants known as grasses. The plant is native to Southeast Asia, South America, and other tropical locations where warm, moist climates encourage its growth. It is distilled from the leaves and woody stalks of the lemongrass plant, and it produces a subtle citrus-herb scent. Lemongrass has a sophisticated and relaxing aroma that can transform your home's environment into a comforting sanctuary.

LEMONGRASS & EMOTIONS Lemongrass is a wonderful oil for the "shoulds" and "expectations" we so often feel, whether they are real or perceived. This can often show up in the body as physical stomach discomfort, and Lemongrass can help with that as well.

Rubbing Lemongrass over the abdomen or diffusing Lemongrass can help us release these feelings and focus on our own needs and desires.

LEMONGRASS & SKINCARE Lemongrass can be a wonderful oil when it comes to the health of your skin! It is a cleansing and purifying oil, making it great for oil-prone skin and breakouts.

• Use Lemongrass as a spot treatment for blemishes. You can also make your own T-zone toner (or roller) with this simple recipe:
  • 2oz glass bottle
  • 10 drops Lemongrass
  • 5 drops Lavender
  • Fill with Witch Hazel
• Try this Skin Brightening Serum in a 2oz dropper bottle add:
  • 10 drops Lemongrass
  • 20 drops Geranium
  • 20 drops Frankincense
  • Fill with jojoba oil or argan oil
• Lemongrass Sugar Scrub: This simple sugar scrub recipe is perfect for your hands, lips, and body, helps soften skin and is super moisturizing. Massage this concoction gently into your skin to get rid of dry and rough skin, leaving your skin super soft and hydrated.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp raw honey
  • 10 drops lemongrass essential oil
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together sugar, olive oil, honey, and essential oil until well blended. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

PRODUCT OPTIONS

• Lemongrass Essential Oil
• Lemongrass Vitality Essential Oil
• Vanilla Lemongrass Tea Set
• Lemongrass and Lemongrass Vitality are the same essential oil.

Lemongrass is also found in some of our favorite essential oil blends: DiGize (our go-to for belly support), Purification, Inner Child & En-R-Gee (both great for emotional support) as well as in the Insect Repellant and OrthoEase Massage Oil (amazing for sore and tired muscles!). Lemongrass is also a key ingredient in many digestive support supplements like ICP Daily, Essentialzymes-4, and ParaFree.

DAILY HABITS WITH LEMONGRASS

• Use Lemongrass Vitality in your cooking and wellness routines.
• Add a drop or two of Lemongrass Vitality to dishes that call for Lemongrass, to dressings and marinades or anytime you want a citrusy zest to your dish.
• Add a drop of Lemongrass Vitality to an empty capsule with olive oil to take as a dietary supplement for circulatory and digestive support.
• Add a drop of Lemongrass Vitality to a bloop of honey in the bottom of a mug, add warm water and a teabag of your choice for a lovely afternoon tea!

Add Lemongrass to your laundry & cleaning routine.

• Add a few drops of Lemongrass to wool dryer balls for the freshest smelling laundry!
• Make your own substitute for chemical-based air fresheners. To a 2oz spray bottle add 10 drops of Lemongrass, a splash of witch hazel, and fill with water. Spritz it over carpets, furniture, and linens to eliminate stale odors!
• Try this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 12 drops Lemongrass
  • 10 drops each Lemon, Orange
  • Fill with filtered water
  • Use to clean any surface as usual!
• Make this DIY Poo Pourri to keep beside the commonde to spray before or after you go!
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • 30-40 drops total Lemongrass + Tangerine
  • Water
  • 2 ounce glass spray bottle
• Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Citric acid
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 20 drops each Lemon, Lemongrass
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
  • Step 1) In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
  • Step 2) In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
  • Step 3) Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
  • Step 4) Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
  • Step 5) Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
  • To Use: When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
• Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
  • ½ cup Organic uncooked rice
  • ¼ cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup Dried lavender buds
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Lemongrass essential oil
  • 1. In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
  • 2. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
  • 3. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
  • 4. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
• Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener
  • To an airtight glass jar add:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda](https://amzn.to/3ENjakJ)
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemongrass
  • 10 drops Tangerine (optional)
  • Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
• Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc!
  • To a 4oz glass spray bottle add
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 25 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Filtered water
  • Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
• Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster:
  • To a large glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 30 drops Lemongrass (or a mix of desired oils)
  • To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
• Make a refreshing room spray:
  • 2oz glass spray bottle
  • 25 drops Lemongrass
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
• Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of spring to linens and upholstered surfaces:
  • 2oz glass spray bottle
  • Splash witch hazel
  • 15 drops Tangerine
  • 10 drops Lemongrass
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • Filtered water
  • Add 3-4 drops of Lemongrass to a sink full of dishes, a load of laundry, or Thieves Household Cleaner for extra oomph and a wonderful, uplifting scent!

Add Lemongrass to your self-care routine

• Add Lemongrass to an epsom salt bath and/or use for a post-workout massage to ease and support tired muscles.
• Reach for Lemongrass for sleep support! Throughout history it has been used as a sedative and a tool for anxious thoughts, so it's the perfect addition to your favorite sleep roller. Try this recipe: In a 10 ml bottle add:
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Orange
  • 5 drops Lemongrass
  • Top off with carrier oil. Apply to wrists, back of neck, temples and feet.
• Give tired muscles some TLC with this DIY Massage Oil:
  • 4oz pump bottle
  • 20 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
• Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
  • 2lb melt and pour soap base
  • ½ cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils (Lemongrass, Tangerine, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
  • Soap molds
  • Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.
• If you don't have your Young Living Insect Repellant on hand, try this DIY Bug Off Spray:
  • To a 2 oz bottle add
  • 8 drops of each Citronella, Lavender, Lemongrass
  • 4 drops Peppermint, Purification
  • Fill ¼ part Witch Hazel and ¾ part Distilled Water

DIFFUSE Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations with Lemongrass to refresh your space.

• A Midsummer Night's Dream: 5 drops Citronella, 3 drops Geranium, 2 drops Tea Tree, 2 drops Lemongrass
• Apple Pie: 4 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Lemongrass, 2 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Bergamot
• Lemon Bars: 4 drops Lemon, 4 drops Stress Away, 2 drops Lemongrass
• Easy Queasy: 4 drops Lemongrass, 3 drops each Spearmint, Peppermint
• For the Love of Lemons: 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops each Jade Lemon, Lemongrass, 2 drops Orante
• Fresh Laundry: 3 drops each Lemongrass, Citronella, Tangerine, Lavender