Just yesterday I finally pulled things together to have our first experimental run of our NEW Essential Oil Copper Still. She is a Beauty, and I'm LOVING the notion that she & I really learn to make AMAZING HYDROSOLS: Aromatic & Healing Flower and Plant Waters, and their Essential Oils.
We only had enough Lemongrass collected for 1 short run, but I'm loving the Lemongrass Hydrosol (watery distillate that condenses in the long copper arm.) Lemongrass Essential Oil can be too irratating to skin to apply undiluted, but the Hydrosol has a built-In Mildness that would seem to be great with Kids and maybe Older Folks. We had quite a bit of the lemongrass essential oil floating on top of this. When we do it next, I'll start with a bigger amount of plant stuff, and then I'm thinking one way of doing it is to freeze the jar, and the hydrosol freezes... and you just pour off the Essential Oil from the top. Stay Tuned!
Did you know that one of the best benefits of lemongrass is its ability to regenerate connective tissue?
It is great at repairing torn ligaments, tendons and cartilage. This includes conditions that have inflamed tissue, such as tendonitis (tennis elbow) or tenosynovitis (trigger finger).
Here is my little iphone video doc about the Distilling process:
We had various neighbors cruise past and they said it smelled SUPER Lemon-y all the way out on the bikepath.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Most Interesting Historical Reference?
Did you know that in traditional Chinese Medicine lemongrass has been used to treat stomach pain, rheumatism, headaches and colds for thousands of years?
What are the Plant Properties? Antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, insect repellent, sedative, tonic, vasodilator (dilates blood vessels), improves circulation, promotes lymph flow, regenerator and revitalizer.
What are the Documented Uses and Benefits of Lemongrass?Respiratory and sinus conditions, infections (clears, bladder, kidney), regenerates connective tissue and ligaments, high cholesterol, digestive problems, fluid retention (edema), regulates parasympathetic nervous system, essential oils lymphatic system detox, varicose veins, strengthens vascular walls.
What is the Aromatic Affect on the Mind? Its pungent and earthy aroma heightens psychic awareness, and purifies the mind.
What is the Spiritual Influence? Lemongrass releases resentment, regret from the “should of” statements and pessimism by transforming these negative energies into positive energies. It allows the left brain to see options, so once the negative energies are released, optimism, courage and hope prevails.
Lemongrass also protects our auric field from electromagnetic energy (TV, computers, radio). So it would be a good one to wear at the airport when are bodies are bombarded with these energies!
What Chakra is Affected? Solar plexus chakra.
What is the corresponding Chakra Color? Yellow
How do I use it?
Use diluted - 20:80 dilution (one part essential oil: four part of vegetable oil). Then,
- Apply several drops (2-4) on location
- Apply to chakras/vitaflex points
- Inhale
- Diffuse, or
- May be used as a dietary supplement.
I have been using my distilled Lemongrass Hydrosol as a pain relieving rub into my hands, where my arthritic thumbs have been acting up. I am going to add 1 T. of this distilled Lemongrass Hydrosol to my liter of drinking water everyday this week.
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