•             Diffuse:Add 5 to 10 drops to your chosen essential oil or blend to the diffuser or oilburner.  Experiment with differentcombinations of oils and blends.  Don'tforget to write each blend into a dedicated notebook along with your feedback.That way you'll get to know which blends are the most effective for you.

•             Bath:Do not add undiluted essential oils to your bathwater.  Oil and water do not mix.  Instead mix 3 to 5 drops of your chosenessential oils or blends with a teaspoon of moon haven’s Solubiliser,  any shampoo/ detergent or in 20 ml (1tablespoon) of full cream milk.  

Add this emulsion to the bathwater and slip in.   

•             WarmCompress: Place 1 drop of essential oil into a small bowl of warmwater.  Soak a washcloth in the water andwring out well.  Place the washcloth overthe face with eyes closed and relax, Repeat as needed  Do not exceed 1 drop of essential oil and usewith caution when using strong essential oils and blends like Moon Haven'sClove, Cinnamon, Thieves Essential oils and blends.

•             SteamShower Inhalation: Enjoy an aromatherapy shower by placing 3 to 5 drops ofyour choice of essential oils and /or blends on a washcloth on the floor ofyour shower.  Turn off the fan and enjoythe essential oil laden steam  while youshower.  (Note: Do not place essentialoils directly onto the shower tiles as the oils may break down the tile glaze )

•             MassageOil: Create your own massage medium oil or cream. Use Moon Haven'sEssential Oil Dilutions Chart to calculate the correct number of essential oildrops to add to your chosen carrier oil or massage cream.  enjoy!

•             DirectInhalation: Sometimes we just need a quick pick me up and that can meanjust opening up your favourite essential oil or blend and taking a quickwhiff.  Alternatively, f you find thescent from an open bottle a little too strong for you, just smell the bottlecap.  The result will be a gentler, moresubtle fragrance.

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: India

Description: Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly in the West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia.

Color: Yellow to brownish yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and antiseptic properties. It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties help fight acne and greasy skin. An excellent anti-depressant, Lemongrass Essential Oil tones and fortifies the nervous system and can be used in bath for soothing muscular nerves and pain. Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella and has a great reputation for keeping insects away.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Pine, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram, Cedarwood and Lemon.

Aromatic Scent: Lemongrass Essential Oil has a fresh earthy, citrusy scent.

History: Traditional Indian medicine has used Lemongrass Essential Oil to treat infectious illness and fever.

Cautions: Use caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin.

Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly in the West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia.

Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and antiseptic properties.

• It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties help fight acne and greasy skin.

• An excellent anti-depressant, Lemongrass Essential Oil tones 

• fortifies the nervous system 

• can be used in bath for soothing muscular nerves and pain.

• Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella and has a great reputation for keeping insects away.

• Pine

• Thyme

• Lavender

• Rosemary

• Marjoram

• Cedarwood

• Lemon

All international orders are sent via Australia Post.

Important note: International shipping may be limited or delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions. 

Postage will be calculated at the checkout. According to the destination  country you may be offered the following options:

• Economy Air - (We DO NOT recommend this option  as )The most economical  postal option. It does not provide track and trace which we consider vital   .

• Standard - Our recommended shipping option!The same service level as Economy Air includes  parcel track and trace  which is vital under current Covid-19 freight conditions.

Important: Always seek qualified medical advice regarding your own individual situation

Please note: Information in this article and on the moonhaven.com.au website represents the opinion of the author and as such is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.