Lemongrass Essential Oil*

2 drops] in folk medicine and indicated the beneficial effect of reducing the blood cholesterol level." Lemongrass Essential Oil and Cancer (PubMed)  Anticancer Activity of an Essential Oil from Cymbopogon flexuosus (PubMed In Vitro Study) "Our results indicate that the oil has a promising anticancer activity and causes loss in tumor cell viability by activating the apoptotic process as identified by electron microscopy." Lemon Grass Fields in Israel Become Mecca for Cancer Patients (by Allison Kaplan Sommer) For more information on Lemongrass click here.   Recipes Deodorizing Linen Spray: Ingredients: 1/2 cup distilled water  1/8 tsp rubbing alcohol  5 drops distilled white vinegar  5 drops Lavender essential oil  5 drops Lemongrass essential oil Container: Empty 8z spray bottle Mix all ingredients together in spray bottle. Shake well before use. Cautions All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.  The usage of this oil should be restricted while pregnant and breastfeeding. Tisserand cautions the oral use of Lemongrass and recommends that topical use be restricted to 0.7% maximum during pregnancy due to citral (could affect fetal development in high topical doses). Not suitable for use on babies under 2 Contraindicated with medications metabolized by CYP2B6 (drugs such as Bupropion antidepressant and Tamoxifen; ask your pharmacist if you are uncertain), Diabetes medication (do not take orally). Caution topically with hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin. May interact with analgesic, anticonvulsant, and antidepressant, some chemotherapy medications. If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes.   Do not put essential oils inside your ear canal. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. GC/MS Key Constituents Geranial 38.57% Neral 28.65% Geranyl acetate 4.13% Limonene 3.67% Caryophyllene <trans> 3.26% References Worwood, Valerie.  The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. Novato: New World Library. Revised 2016. Print. Worwood, Valerie.  Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child. Novato: New World Library. 2000. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Advanced Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1998. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils.  Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 2011. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Medical Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1999. Print. Price, Shirley. Price, Len. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. New York: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. Fourth edition, 2012. Print. Tisserand, Robert, et al. Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for Health Care Professionals. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. 2014. Print.  Aletha Press. Essential Oils Natural Remedies: The Complete A-Z Reference of Essential Oils for Health and Healing. Berkeley: Aletha Press. 2015. Print.  Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy an A-Z. London: Vermillion. 2000. Print. Higley, Connie & Alan. Reference Guide for Essential Oils. Spanish Fork: Abundant Life. 2012. Print. Purchon, Nerys and Lora Cantele. The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook For Everyday Wellness. Toronto: Robert Rose. 2014. Print. Buckle, Jane. Clinical Aromatherapy Essential Oils in Practice. New York: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. 2003. Print.