Bulk Lemongrass Hydrosol

1. Antibacterial 

Lemongrass hydrosol is antibacterial in nature. It’s good for controlling acne, treating ingrown hairs and fighting itchy skin and scalp conditions.

2. Diuretic 
Just like cypress and juniper hydrosols, lemongrass hydrosol is a powerful diuretic. It assists in drainage of excess fluids in the body. Use it to reduce cellulite, puffy eyes or bloated body. You can take 1 tbsp in 1 liter of water throughout the day to reduce water retention. Add a tbp of juniper hydrosol.

3. Deodorizing 
Lemongrass hydrosol has a fresh green scent with a touch of lemon and spice. That’s a really good scent that can be used as a masculine or feminine body mist. Spray it on your skin and hair after a shower as a natural perfume. It can also be used to make a deodorant spray for the summer! Recipe in the next section below.

4. Circulatory Stimulant 
Since it promotes proper circulation of blood, lemongrass hydrosol is good for reducing varicose veins. It helps stimulate flow of stagnant blood in the varicose veins. Spray directly on the veins as many times a day or use it in a compress.

5. Oily Skin & Hair Reducer 
Got oily skin or hair? Use lemongrass hydrosol! It has oil-control action that removes excess oils on the skin and hair.

For skin, store lemongrass hydrosol in a fine mist spray bottle and spray on your face after cleansing. For hair, add ¼ cup lemongrass hydrosol to 1 cup of water and use as a hair rinse.

6. Relieves Dysmenorrhea 
Lemongrass hydrosol can relieve painful periods known as dysmenorrhea. Spray it on a washcloth till soaked but not dripping. Place it on your lower abdomen to cool it down and numb pain.

You can also take it internally together with ginger hydrosol to acts as a pain reliever. Simply combine 1 tbsp lemongrass hydrosol, 1 tbsp ginger hydrosol and 1 tsp raw manuka honey in a cup. Stir very well to combine then take it. Consume twice a day.

7. Soothes sore throats, colds and fever 
Mix up 2 tbsp of lemongrass hydrosol and 1 tsp of ginger hydrosol in 1 tbsp of pure honey and sip slowly for relief.