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LG-May Help Treat Dandruff

Preliminary research suggests that lemongrass essential oil may help treat dandruff, support oral health, manage arthritis pain, and fight fungal infections, although further studies are needed to confirm these benefits. A study indicated that a hair tonic with lemongrass reduced dandruff significantly, while a mouthwash improved gingivitis in children. Additionally, lemongrass is rich in vitamins and minerals, contributing to hydration and overall health.

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LG-May Help Treat Dandruff

Preliminary research suggests that lemongrass essential oil may help treat dandruff, support oral health, manage arthritis pain, and fight fungal infections, although further studies are needed to confirm these benefits. A study indicated that a hair tonic with lemongrass reduced dandruff significantly, while a mouthwash improved gingivitis in children. Additionally, lemongrass is rich in vitamins and minerals, contributing to hydration and overall health.

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LG- May Help Treat Dandruff

Preliminary research in adults with dandruff found using a hair tonic


containing 5-15% lemongrass essential oil twice daily reduced dandruff
compared to a placebo. The study also found that applying a 10% lemongrass
formulation twice daily for 14 days reduced dandruff by around 81%.34

Chaisripipat W, Lourith N, Kanlayavattanakul M. Anti-dandruff hair tonic containing lemongrass


(Cymbopogon flexuosus) oil. Forsch Komplementmed. 2015;22(4):226-229. doi:10.1159/000432407
However, the researchers had difficulty determining the standalone benefit of
lemongrass essential oil since the base formula (without lemongrass) used in
the study decreased dandruff by up to 58% on its own.34

May Support Oral Health


One study in children ages 9-12 with mild gingivitis found that using 10
milliliters (mL) of a lemongrass oil mouthwash of 0.25% lemongrass twice
daily for three weeks moderately improved plaque and gingivitis scores.5

This study suggests that lemongrass may be a good alternative to


chlorhexidine-containing mouthwash, which can cause unwanted side effects.
However, more research on the long-term use of lemongrass essential oil for
dental health is needed to confirm this benefit and its safety.53

May Help Manage Arthritis Pain


Preliminary research among adults with rheumatoid arthritis found that
applying pure lemongrass essential oil to the skin daily for 30 days reduced
pain scores compared to baseline pain levels. The participant's pain levels
gradually reduced from 80% to 50% within 30 days. However, this study lacks
a control group, which undermines the validity of the results.63

May Help Fight Fungal Infections


One small, older study found that consuming 250 mL of a lemongrass infusion
twice daily for 10 days decreased oral thrush symptoms in people with
HIV/AIDS. The infusion consisted of 12.5 mL of dried lemongrass and 500 mL
of water, boiled for 10 minutes.37

Researchers noted that this treatment was more effective than applying a
topical solution of gentian violet 0.5%, a common antifungal medication.37

Nutrition of Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains several key vitamins and minerals that can benefit the
body, including iron, zinc, and magnesium. It also has a high water content,
meaning it can help boost hydration, especially if you consume it raw. One cup
of raw lemongrass provides 47 grams (g) of water.

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