Lemongrass Essential Oil (*Cymbopogon flexuosus* / *C. citratus*)

Lemongrass essential oil is a powerful and versatile tool in the Pranic Lifestyle, valued for its potent energetic properties and its wonderfully refreshing aroma. This oil is not merely a fragrance; it is a complex cocktail of natural compounds that acts as a physical carrier for the plant's concentrated life force, or Prana.

Aromatic and Energetic Signature

 * Aroma: Lemongrass has a fantastically cheerful, uplifting, and invigorating scent. Its aromatic profile is described as a strong, fresh, lemony, and grassy-earthy top note.

   * Energetic Properties (Color Pranas): Within the specialized field of Pranic Aromatherapy, which focuses on the subtle "colored energies" of oils, Lemongrass is identified as containing pink and green prana.

       * Green Prana is a primary tool for energetic cleansing and purification. It has a deconstructive quality, helping to break down and disintegrate congested or negative energies.

       * Pink Prana is an energy that energizes and uplifts the emotions; Lemongrass is considered a "happy oil".

   * Chakra Protocol: Lemongrass primarily affects the Middle Chakras. For targeted energetic work, one drop can be applied to the back heart chakra, as well as the front and back solar plexus chakras.

 Applications for a High-Vibration Lifestyle

* Energetic Cleansing for Your Space: Lemongrass oil is excellent for purifying your home, office, or bedroom on emotional and mental levels. Its potent aroma helps to create a clean-smelling and refreshing atmosphere.

  * Cleansing Spray Recipe: To create a purifying spray, you can add 15-20 drops of Lemongrass oil to four ounces of liquid, such as water or vodka. This can be used to refresh rooms and cleanse a space of bad odors or stagnant energies. 

* The Art of Aromatic Synergy: The benefit of an essential oil blend is often greater than the sum of its individual parts. A blend of Lemongrass, Lavender, and Rose creates a powerful synergy for emotional and

     spiritual wellness:

       * Lemongrass: Provides cleansing green prana and emotionally uplifting pink prana.

       * Lavender Oil: Adds purifying and protective bluish-violet prana, along with cleansing green prana.

       * Rose Oil: Contributes high-vibration pink and gold prana, which calms emotions and expands the Heart chakra. This combination is excellent for creating a blend that purifies, calms, balances, and uplifts the emotional body.

   * Other Applications: Lemongrass oil is also used in cooking to season Asian foods.

  Important Safety Information

* Potency: This is a very potent and "hot" essential oil. Never use it undiluted on the skin, as its high citral content can cause strong skin irritation.

   * Topical Dilution: For topical applications like a liquid blend or massage oil, a very low dilution is required. The sources recommend adding just two drops of Lemongrass oil to one ounce of a carrier oil (like

     jojoba or almond oil). The maximum recommended dermal use level is 0.7%.

   * Pregnancy: Avoid using Lemongrass oil while pregnant.