Dandruff

This is a fast growing, tall perennial grass which is native to Asia. There are two types – East Indian and West Indian, both being widely used in cooking, aromatherapy and medicine. The blades of grass are used in each case.

Medicinal Properties of Lemongrass

It contains a volatile oil which is made up of 65%-85% citral, amongst many other compounds. It is analgesic, anti-microbial, anti-pyretic (reduces fever), deodorant, insecticide, sedative, nervine, carminative (wind relieving) and galactagogue (stimulates breast milk).

Lemongrass Herbal Remedies

Historically Lemongrass has been used to treat a number of conditions including:

Anxiety and stress
Athletes foot (topically)
Dandruff (topically added to shampoo)
Depression
Excessive perspiration
Fever
Headaches
Lice (topically)
Muscle pains

Tags: Anxiety, Dandruff, Depression, Fever, Headaches, Lactation, Lice, Muscle, Pain, Skin, Stress

Neem is a tree that is a member of the mahogany family and originates from the Bay of Bengal region of India. The neem tree has noble status and has been worshiped for thousands of years. In addition, it has been used topically in Ayurvedic medicine as an insecticide and for the treatment of many diseases. The leaves, seeds and bark are used medicinally.

Tags: Dandruff, Eczema, Infections, Inflammation, Lactation, Lice, Periods, Psoriasis, Skin, Thrush