Lemongrass is a tropical, grassy plant used in cooking and herbal medicine. Extracted from the leaves and stalks of the lemongrass plant, lemongrass oil has a powerful citrus scent. It’s often found in soaps and other personal care products.
Lemongrass oil can be extracted, and it’s been used by healthcare providers to treat digestive problems and high blood pressure. It has many other potential health benefits too.
Lemongrass essential oil is a popular tool in aromatherapy to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression.