LEMONGRASS *anti-inflammatory and pain reducer (analgesiac). Great for pain in muscles and joints as well as tooth pain and headaches. Also good for body aches if youve over exerted yourself. It also has been used with great success to help with cellulitis and circulation issues, including varicose and spider veins. *antidepressant-its said to help lift the mood, as well as self esteem, confidence, hope and mental strength. Helps relieve anxiety. As an antidepressant, lemongrass can be systematically administered to patients of acute depression who are undergoing rehabilitation after acute shock. It can be added to their tea or taken internally in capsules. *Antibacterial. It can be used topically but also has been shown to have great antibacterial actions in the gut and stomach when fighting food poisoning or other infections. (colon, stomach, urinary tracts, wounds, respiratory system) *antifebril-it can be used to help bring down fevers, even HIGH fevers. It can be added to tea or applied topically (preferably on the feet) to help in the case of excessive fever. (Remember the fever is the bodys defense mechanism. Its the bodys way of fighting infection and should be honored. Let a fever run its course as much as you can!) *astringent-An astringent helps the stoppage of blood flow by contraction of the blood vessels. If someone is bleeding profusely, you need to utilize an astringent to speed up clotting of the blood and stop the flow to save his or her life. The fact that lemongrass is an astringent helps in a different way too. It promotes contraction of gums, hair follicles, muscles, skin and blood vessels, thereby preventing loosening and falling out of teeth, hair loss and it reduces the flow of blood through the vessels. Some of these properties can be life-saving, so lemongrass is an essential source of astringent. *antiflatulance-YES, lemongrass will actually help with your husband, I mean dogs, extra farting! It helps to remove extra gas from the intestines but also keeps extra gas from forming. *diuretic-a diuretic promotes the production of urine. Lemongrass can assist in this, not only increasing the frequency but also the quantity of urine. This is important because it helps rid the body of extra fats (4% of urine is fat). This is also great for a person who is dealing with swelling and water retention. *increases milk supply in breastfeeding moms! Because of its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, this is also a great oil for mom to take as it will absorb into her milk and reach the baby to help build immunities and keep baby healthy! *insect repellant *Peripheral Nervous System-The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves outside of the spine and brain. This means that all the nerve roots that come off the spine and nerves that run all the way to your fingertips and toes. Lemongrass is believed to be somewhat of a tonic that helps to restore and rejuvinate the nerves. This can be especially beneficial for those suffering with nervous systems disorders such as shaking hands or limbs, nervousness, vertigo, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and convulsions, and lack of reflexes. This can be great to add to your childs regime if they suffer from autism. *Sedative-In many areas of the world lemongrass is best known for its sedative affects. It has a great soothing, sedating and calming effects on mind, cures inflammations, itching of skin and it relieves tension and anxiety. This also makes lemongrass great for INSOMNIA!
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:25:22 +0000
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