Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus (Guatemala)
A refreshing, deodorising aroma and a very good insect repellent. Use in a burner or in skincare for oily or problem skin as an astringent.

Aromatherapy uses the various properties of essential oils to assist the body's own natural healing processes and enhance well-being. Although this can take the form of treatment by a professional aromatherapist, essential oils can also be used to great effect at home. Essential oils are the concentrated extracts from plant material of a single, named botanical species, which can be said to constitute the very essence of the plant. Plants have been used for their healing and fragrant properties for centuries and essential oils are today widely used in all sorts of products.

Absolute Aromas selects the finest quality essential oils and carrier oils available from around the world. The essential oils are subjected to extensive testing including chemical analysis, gas chromatography and odour evaluation by an essential oils chemist. The essential oils are pure, natural and undiluted (unless stated) and the carrier oils are pure and, wherever possible, cold-pressed and organic.

Absolute Aromas and every oil in the organic range have been certified by the Soil Association. Each organic oil can be traced back to the farm where the plant was grown, through each stage of production and finally to the beautiful finished product. Absolute Aromas has visited many of the organic farms, to ensure that the high levels of quality and purity that have made Absolute Aromas stand out in the market place, remain at the forefront of their company ethos.


Suggested Uses:
Massage Blend - Blending a total of 3 to 5 drops of essential oils in 10ml of carrier oil makes a blend which is suitable for most adults. The ratio should be halved for children, the elderly, convalescent and women who are pregnant or nursing.

Bath - Dilute up to 8 drops of essential oils in a carrier oil or bath oil and stir into the bath water. Up to 6 drops of essential oils may be added directly to the running water but do not use essential oils which are irritants (see individual entries) or if you have sensitive skin.

Vaporiser - Add up to 6 drops of essential oils to a traditional candle burner, Aroma-Stone or Aroma-Steam to create an aromatic ambience.

Compress - Add 4 or 5 drops of essential oils to a bowl or warm or cold water, soak a clean cloth or sterlize gauze in the water and apply to the desired area.

Footbath - Soak feet for as long as possible in a bowl or warm or cold water with 4 or 5 drops of essential oil stirred in (preferably diluted in a carrier before being added)

Inhalation - With a towel over your head, lean over a bowl of just-boiled water with up to 4 drops of essential oils added - breathe normally for ten minutes. Or put two drops of an appropriate oil on your pillow or a handkerchief.