Lemongrass Soap
Posted on July 6th, 2011 in Blog, Glossary by admin
Lemongrass Soap is a magnificent combination of lemon and lemongrass that provides a natural treatment for oily skin and works as an antiseptic. The ingredients are lemongrass herb and essential oil. The herbs can be found at Eastern Market in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Each week as many as 40,000 people flock to Eastern Market for its Saturday Market to enjoy one of the most authentic urban adventures in the United States. Eastern Market is a six-block public “open air” market that has been in the same area since 1891 (www.detroiteasternmarket.com). The market has more than 250 independent vendors and merchants who process, wholesale, and retail everything from vegetables, flowers, food and locally produced specialty food products.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citrates) oil is an essential oil used in deodorants, herbal teas, skin care products, fragrances, insect repellents, arthritis, hypertension, and for concentration. Lemongrass is used in Cuban folk medicine for hypertension and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used in Brazilian folk medicine in a tea called “abafado” as a sedative, for gastrointestinal problems, and for fever.
Lemongrass has been used by the Cuban population as an anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory and was one of the most frequently used local medical plants among the Carib population of Guatemala. The Brazilian population has used Lemongrass for treatment of nervous conditions and for fevers as an infusion. Lemongrass is also used as an antiseptic, deodorant, and toner for oily skin.
Body Cream for poor circulation and aching muscles is very easy to make at home, and most of the ingredients can be found at Eastern Market. Some of the ingredients may be found in the spice cabinet at home. Melt the oils together and add essential oils in the last phase. Pour into a container and let cool. Use as often as needed as pain alleviates.
.5 oz. primrose oil
.5 oz. almond oil
.5 oz. shea butter
.5 oz. grapeseed oil
5 oz. coconut oil
6 oz. cocoa butter
3 drops lemongrass essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops ginger essential oil
2 drops geranium essential oil
Lemon (Citrus Limon) is a citrus fruit, found in warm climates and contains mostly juice. Grapefruits, limes, oranges, and lemons are all part of the citrus group and are known for vitamin C. Citrus fruits are commonly used for cleansing the body, digestion, and liver functions. Lemons cleanse, purify, and rejuvenate, the body by support of the high vitamin C and potassium levels.
To aid digestion, add a half of a squeezed lemon to one cup of water and drink before meals. Lemon juice may be added to any herbal tea for a boost of vitamin C. Herbal mint tea with lemon is useful for helping to relieve headaches.
Lemon and Oatmeal Scrub for Oily Skin is also very easy to make at home by blending the following ingredients, applying to the face, and after the mixture dries, scrub off with a warm washcloth.
1tsp. lemon juice
2 Tbs. of oatmeal
1 Tbs. plain yogurt
Savor the rich history of the market and its characters. Detroit’s outdoor venue helps entrepreneurs get easy exposure is one of the headlines from the official Eastern Market Web Site. Eastern Market is a good way for beginning entrepreneurs who want to test business savvy without investing much money. All venders who show up every week would agree that Eastern Market a good place to start for almost effortless exposure.
