GenPI.co – Lemongrass, aka lemongrass, is one of the kitchen spices which, when processed and packaged as an essential oil, will have hidden benefits for health.
It should be noted, that citronella oil should only be used for external use, should not be consumed because it has a toxic effect.
In addition, lemongrass oil can also irritate the skin.
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Therefore, do a skin test before using lemongrass oil.
Remember, don’t use lemongrass oil on sensitive body areas such as the eyes or genitals.
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Here are some of the benefits of lemongrass oil for body health, as reported on Monday (28/8/2023):
1. Aromatherapy relieves anxiety
One of the benefits of lemongrass oil which is used as aromatherapy can actually reduce anxiety.
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According to research in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, smelling just a little lemongrass oil can reduce anxiety.
2. Antiquity
One of the benefits of lemongrass oil can also be used to treat dandruff.
According to research in Thailand in 2015, citronella oil can be used as a hair tonic because it contains essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus).
Try applying lemongrass essential oil all over your hair to get rid of dandruff.
3. Medicine for skin fungus
One of the benefits of lemongrass oil is that it can also treat skin fungus.
According to the results of a study in the International Journal of Nanomedicine in 2015, that citronella oil is proven to help inhibit the growth of fungi.
One of the fungi that can be treated is Candida albicans which causes yeast infections. (HelloSehat)
2023-08-28 00:00:00
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