Inhibition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) by essential oils
An essential oil induces apoptosis in human leukaemia HL-60 cells.
Anticancer activity of an essential oil from Cymbopogon flexuosus.
Cholesterol Reduction
Lemongrass Active Against Gram Positive Bacteria
Citral in Lemongrass Suppresses COX-2 Expression
Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against Helicobacter pylori.
How others are using lemongrass essential oil:
I have been trying to get my cholesterol under control more and was using lemongrass and rosemary and lavender. The rosemary was making my blood pressure higher so dropped that and was only taking 3 drops of lemongrass.
Well someone said something about adding clove oil. So about a month before my blood work was due I started 4 drops of lemongrass and 4 drops of clove oil two times a day in a capsule. Below are the results of my blood work after only one month of those two oils:
I just came from the doctor and got the results of my cholesterol. Now remember I was taking 4 drops of lemongrass and added 4 drops of Clove taking them 2 times a day in the last month before I had blood work done. My results were:
Total—234 down to 220
LDL—160 down to 144
HDL—45 up to 52
All in the right direction! I guess that is why the cardiologists office didn’t call and harass me to start on another medication. – Fran
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I love to use lemongrass directly on the aching joint as the warmth goes right into the depth of the discomfort. However, many find that it causes the skin to become discolored (slightly yellow). Therefore, they do not like to use lemongrass topically.
The most important thing in using essential oils is to get them into the body. They will “know where to go.” The bottoms of the feet are one of the places where oils absorb rapidly – and it is the safest place to apply oils. Rarely is there skin sensitivity on the bottoms of the feet. – Frances
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Not long after beginning my learning journey of Young Living oils and their therapeutic ways, I learned Lemongrass had been known to help varicose and spider veins. Having enough to keep me from wanting to ever wear shorts I set in to give Lemongrass a chance to change that.
For almost a year I faithfully applied Lemongrass diluted with Almond oil to the areas of concern and saw much improvement. Now I have switched to taking it internally and they have almost disappeared. The first difference I noticed was the veins were not as hard and lumpy, then gradually they began to retreat. I love lemongrass, for it’s many benefits. – Jeannie
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I have been suffering with neck pain for 7 years, (due to auto accident). The pain went down into my right arm & hand, it would get so bad I couldn’t even use my arm.
I just started using YL oils, many work, but Lemongrass, was a true life changer! First I started with Ortho-Ease, to cover the neck area, then 2 drops of lemongrass on top of that, immediately, the pain was gone!! It has not come back!! (only 1 application) It’s been 4 days, prior to the lemongrass I would get relief, but only for a couple of hours! A must try! – Linda
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I have Lymphedema in both of my legs. The bottom of my legs when I started using Lemongrass oil was a dark grey/purple color it had been that way for years.
Within three days of starting to use lemongrass oil my lower legs were no longer bruised in color they were more flesh tone with a slight sunburn look. And within a few weeks time I had lost 20 pounds of fluid. This was so exciting for me!
When I started in Young Living I was taking 120 mg a day of Lasix (diuretic) which was doing more damage to me then good. Within 6 months I was completely off of Lasix. I used 2 drops of lemongrass 2x day in almond milk.
I also use the lemongrass oil mixed with a carrier oil in place of toxic lotions and creams. I also use this for my Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage. I use a four ounce bottle and of carrier oil with 5 drops of lemongrass oil. – Lauri
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Leg problems on race horses are many and varied. Those that develop bowed tendons typically carry the evidence the rest of their lives. This is where lemongrass made the difference.
My horse had bowed a tendon, that is the tendon sheath tore. It leaves a big visible bump on the leg. Having read that lemongrass could help tissue regenerate I set to applying lemongrass to the legs every day. I wanted to use things that don’t cause distress, so I did this with out using gloves myself.
The leg now shows hardly a trace of the bow and the extra plus was my fingers regained mobility and lost the soreness that had been looking like arthritis. I love YL lemongrass oil. – Jeannie
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When my brother came into town in October we looked up varicose veins. Well I have little red spider veins all over my ankles, up my calves & behind my knees. Why not use lemongrass also.
I put the V6 oil on first on my ankles & legs where the veins are. It is a large area for only a few drops of oil. Than I use lemongrass and a little more V6. I do this almost every night.
Well I have only done one leg and ankle to show people the difference. Now only 5 months later and less than 2 bottles of lemongrass….I love looking at their faces as the see the difference. – Sherry
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I am a distributor of Young Living Essential Oils. I am not a doctor, therefore I can not diagnose, but I can tell you that for years I have used Thieves Oil every day especially during the winter months. I also use lemongrass oil. Because of the anti-viral qualities of this oil I believe that these two oils have kept colds and flu at bay for my family.
I also understand that lemongrass oil has a 99.9% kill rate even on the MRSA bacteria. Something this good definitely is part of my basic winter kit. – Barbara
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My husband, age 61, dislocated his knee and strained some ligaments. He was in an immobilizing brace for 6 weeks.
Every morning and night, I applied lemongrass, PanAway and balsam fir. His knee healed wonderfully but he still needed to be carefull of twisting and jarring it. Because of this change of walking gait, his other knee has started to give him trouble. He works standing on cement all day.
He now applies lemongrass both AM & PM and says it really helps his knees. – Susan
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Our dog scratched at fleas. I don’t want to use the drugs on her this time. I put 2 drops of lemongrass on the underside of her collar twice a day, and her itching stops. I will spray the carpets as I vacuum all the corners with a few drops of lemongrass diluted with water. – Sharon
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Sometimes my right wrist and hand hurts and get crampy from carpal tunnel. This was diagnosed at the doctor. I went to see what was wrong because I couldn’t do the dishes. When I would squeeze the sponge it would hurt and cramp up.
I later discovered that if I put lemongrass essential oil on it undiluted, the pain and discomfort is relieved immediately. Whenever I start to feel discomfort in my wrist, a couple of drops of lemongrass fixes it every time!
Lemongrass can be a hot oil, so you may want to have some carrier oil on hand, just in case it starts to burn. Or you may want to dilute it if it’s your first time to try it. I always use Young Living brand of oils. – Jessica
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My husband had toenail fungus for about fifteen years and had tried just about everything to get rid of it. I had him treat it with Lemongrass. It did turn his toenails yellow until they grew out, but the fungus is gone! – Jule
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