Lemongrass, scientifically known as Cymbopogon nardus or Cymbopogon winterianus, is a medicinal plant with insect repellent, flavoring, bactericidal and soothing properties, widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics.
This plant can be grown in the garden or at home, in pots, to enjoy its effects naturally, but, in addition, you can also buy its essential oil already extracted to obtain its effects in a more practical and powerful way.
- Lemongrass oil can be purchased from health food stores and pharmacies.
- Costing between R$15.
- 00 and R$50.
- 00 reais.
- Depending on brand.
- Quantity and place of sale.
For those who prefer to have the natural plant at home, lemongrass plants can be purchased in nurseries or garden centers, and the price of a 10-storey kit can cost between R$30. 00 and R$90. 00 reais.
Lemongrass is mainly used as aromatherapy or as a cosmetic product, as exhaling its essential oils promote certain benefits such as:
The benefits of lemongrass are also used in animals, which helps keep insects and ticks away, as well as calming them down.
The strong smell of lemongrass, present in its essential oil, allows this plant to be used in various ways to guarantee its benefits, by manufacturing perfumes, repellents, incense, candles, oils and disinfectants.
These products have lemongrass extract already concentrated in their composition, at the recommended dosages for each situation, however, it is possible to obtain the direct properties of lemongrass leaf, as follows:
In addition, it is also possible to buy your extract from naturist stores to achieve these effects. Learn how to make a natural lemongrass repellent.
It is described that consumption of lemongrass in the form of tea has calming and regulatory effects of digestive disorders, however, as it may have an irritating effect, its use should be avoided in this way, in addition to not being on the list of regulated medications. plants and plants By Anvisa.
Because it is very similar to lemongrass or lemongrass, be careful not to confuse these plants, which can be easily differentiated by smell. Lemongrass has a sweet smell reminiscent of lemon, while lemongrass has a very strong smell, reminiscent of disinfectant.
To plant lemongrass at home, and acquire its properties naturally, you must acquire a plant from the plant, cut its foliage and plant the stems and roots in a soil or pot, deep, in fertile soil.
For the plant to grow well it is ideal to stay in a sunny and bright place, in addition, it is recommended to wear gloves to treat this plant, since its leaves, being thin and sharp, can cut the skin.