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PARTS USED
Leaves

NATIVE REGIONS
India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Guatemala, Nepal

PREPARATIONS
Essential Oil

Cymbopogon flexuosus
COMMON NAMES
Lemongrass
Graminacea
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Aldehydes
Citral
N-decylic aldehyde
Citronellal
Geranial
Monoterpenes
Dipentene
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | antibacterial | antifungal | anti-infectious |
anti-inflammatory | antiparasitic | antiseptic | astringent |
calmative | depurative | digestive | disinfectant |
Common Uses
Infections
Digestive support
Skin care (acne, cellulite)
Nervous conditions
Contraindications & Safety
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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