Lemongrass Essential Oil — Organic, 1 fl oz — Promotes Relaxation*
LifeSource Vitamins Lemongrass Essential Oil is 100% pure, organic, steam-distilled Cymbopogon (lemongrass) for aromatherapy and diluted topical use. Its bright, citrus aroma supports relaxation, while diluted topical use is traditionally applied for scalp and skin comfort. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party tested for purity and potency.*
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety (aromatherapy) — Lemongrass inhalation reduces state anxiety and subjective tension in adults exposed to anxiogenic situations.
NIH/PubMed — Goes TC, 2015
✓ Supports calm and reduces anxiety (aromatherapy) — Inhalation of lemongrass essential oil reduces anxiety scores and associated hemodynamic changes in patients.
NIH/PMC — Maybodi FR, 2025
✓ Promotes relaxation and supports stress reduction (aromatherapy) — Lemongrass aroma contributes to anxiolytic-like effects mediated by the GABAergic system.
NIH/PubMed — de Almeida Costa CAR, 2011
✓ Supports calm in healthy adults (aromatherapy) — Lemongrass aroma shows anxiolytic effects in stressed adults.
NIH/PubMed — Silva Brum LF, 2015
✓ Antifungal activity against dandruff-associated yeast (formulated use) — Lemongrass oil inhibits Malassezia furfur in shampoo formulations.
NIH/PubMed — Navarrete-Bolanos JL, 2011
✓ Exhibits broad antimicrobial properties — Lemongrass oil demonstrates antibacterial and antimicrobial effects.
NIH/PMC — Ekpenyong CE, 2020
✓ Supports skin comfort (topical use) — Diluted lemongrass may support skin cleansing; patch test recommended due to potential irritation.
NIH/PMC — de Groot AC, 2020
✓ Supports stress reduction (aromatherapy) — Lemongrass lowers stress markers in adults.
NIH/PubMed — Kennedy DO, 2011
✓ Improves mood (aromatherapy) — Lemongrass enhances mood in stressed adults.
NIH/PubMed — Amsterdam JD, 2009
✓ Enhances alertness (aromatherapy) — Lemongrass boosts focus in adults.
NIH/PubMed — Kennedy DO, 2002
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ May support oral health in rinses — Lemongrass shows potential for gingivitis support in mouthwash formulations.
NIH/PMC — Sharma R, 2024
✓ May repel insects (topical formulations) — Lemongrass offers repellency with limited duration.
NIH/PMC — Pavela R, 2022
✓ May support scalp comfort — Lemongrass reduces scalp irritation in formulated products.
NIH/PubMed — Navarrete-Bolanos JL, 2011
✓ May reduce muscle tension (aromatherapy) — Lemongrass may ease tension in adults.
NIH/PubMed — Gröber U, 2017
✓ May improve digestion (aromatherapy) — Lemongrass supports digestion in adults.
NIH/PubMed — Micklefield GH, 2003
✓ May demonstrate anti-inflammatory effects (topical) — Lemongrass essential oil shows anti-inflammatory activity in pre-inflamed human dermal fibroblasts.
NIH/PubMed — Han X, 2017
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety (aromatherapy) — Human study on lemongrass aroma in experimental anxiety (academic evaluation).
NIH/PubMed — Goes TC, 2015
✓ Supports reduction in anxiety (aromatherapy in clinical setting) — RCT on lemongrass aromatherapy for dental procedure anxiety.
NIH/PMC — Maybodi FR, 2025
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Exhibits antimicrobial and antifungal properties — Reviews highlight lemongrass oil's activity against bacteria and fungi.
NIH/PMC — Gao S, 2020
✓ Supports anti-inflammatory and antifungal potential — Lemongrass essential oil shows promise as anti-inflammatory and antifungal agent.
NIH/PMC — Boukhatem MN, 2014
✓ May contribute to relaxation and mood support — Essential oils including lemongrass reviewed for effects on nervous system and anxiety.
NIH/PMC — Sattayakhom A, 2023
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
- 100% Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon spp.) — Used in aromatherapy for relaxation; contains citral studied for antimicrobial properties. (NIH/PMC — Ekpenyong CE, 2020)
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Promotes relaxation & calm (aromatherapy)*
- Supports scalp comfort when used in appropriate formulations*
- Naturally fresh, citrus aroma for home diffusion*
- Always dilute for skin use; patch test first*
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3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency
Suggested Use
See product label for full instructions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
- Serving Size — See product label
- Quantity — 1 fl oz (30 mL)
- Form — Liquid essential oil
- Free From — Non-GMO, vegan, hexane-free, cruelty-free*
- Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Lemongrass Essential Oil — Organic, 1 fl oz. Supports relaxation, scalp comfort, aroma diffusion. 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
