How to Make Lemongrass Oil

I covered addressing scalp inflammation issues with lemongrass oil extensively in Reduce Scalp Inflammation & Irritation with Lemongrass Oil.

There’s also a DIY lemongrass recipe for scalp issues in the article.

If lemongrass grows around your house and you’re keen on making your own lemongrass oil, continue reading.

A few stalks of lemongrass will yield a good amount of oil, which should last for a while. Additionally, the process is simple and the preparation time is minimal.

If you don’t have lemongrass on hand, you can find it readily in your local grocery as lemongrass is used in Asian cooking for soups and curries. 

You can also order fresh lemongrass stalks online. Try TastePadThai Fresh Lemongrass Stalks or skygardenLG Fresh Lemongrass Stalks.

What is Lemongrass Oil Good For?

• Lemongrass oil is good for inclusion in hair care treatment.
• Lemongrass oil can treat scalp issues. 
• Lemongrass oil can act as a mild preservative for DIY concoctions.
• Lemongrass oil is a common ingredient in skincare and cosmetic products such as soaps, lotions, and deodorants.
• It has a high citral and geraniol content and is used as an insect repellant. Can be used for home cleaning as well because of these properties.

Is Lemongrass Oil Good For Your Hair?

Lemongrass oil is one of the beneficial essential oils that help regrow hair by addressing any scalp issues that are affecting healthy hair growth.

These issues could be eczema, dandruff, and psoriasis. Other beneficial essential oils for hair growth include:-

• Peppermint essential oil
• Rosemary essential oil
• Tea tree essential oil
• Eucalyptus essential oil

You may be interested in The Ultimate Hair Growth Guide, which dedicates an entire section to discussing essential oils for hair growth.

How is Lemongrass Oil Extracted?

Most lemongrass oil on the market is obtained via steam distillation.

This procedure is common for extracting elements from plant materials, as lower temperatures are required.

DIY Lemongrass Essential Oil Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 – 8 stalks of fresh lemongrass or a handful of dried lemongrass 
• Mortar and pestle. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, you can use a rolling pin for this step instead.
• Jojoba oil, sweet almond or grapeseed oil. You can also use any great carrier oil for the scalp. 
• A medium-sized jar like this one

Dried Lemongrass

Directions

• Remove the leaves from the fresh stalks and break them into pieces.
• Spread on a large baking tray and let dry out for a few days.
• Afterward, break the stalks into pieces and crush them in the mortar and pestle then transfer to a medium-sized glass jar.
• Heat up the carrier oil of your choice without allowing it to boil.
• Fill up the jar with the hot oil, close then set it aside on a windowsill where sunlight will hit the jar once in a while.
• Leave to infuse for 3 days.
• After 3 days, strain the oil through a cheesecloth or mesh strainer.
• Squeeze the cheesecloth until you get all of the oil out of the stalks. Discard the stalks.
• Transfer the lemongrass essential oil to a dropper bottle and store in a cool place. It should last you for up to a year.

Pakkon Wide Mouth Glass Mason Jar

Lemongrass oil is a very strong oil and should be diluted slightly otherwise it can cause skin irritation and even burn your skin.

Note that the DIY lemongrass oil won’t have the same potency as the store-bought variety so you may not need to dilute as much.

If you’re not keen on DIY, I’ve recommended some lemongrass oil favorite brands below:-

Best Brands of Lemongrass Oil

Sun Organic Lemongrass Oil

Now Foods Lemongrass Oil

Hair Care Products With Lemongrass Oil

• Obia Natural Hair Care Twist Whip Butter
• Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave-in Conditioner – promotes shiny hair as well!

For more hair growth solutions, recipes, tips, tricks, and free hair growth coaching, check out The Ultimate Hair Growth Guide. 

The book is a comprehensive tool for recovering from hair loss, regrowing bald spots, filling in thin areas of your scalp, and the best ways to keep your hair healthy.

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DIY Lemongrass Essential Oil

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Moderate

This DIY lemongrass essential oil is excellent for treating scalp issues like inflammation, thinning, irritation and dandruff. It also fosters a scalp environment for healthier hair growth.

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Materials

• 5 – 8 stalks of fresh lemongrass or a handful of dried lemongrass
• Jojoba oil, sweet almond, or grapeseed oil.

Tools

• Mortar and pestle. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, you can use a rolling pin for this step instead.
• A medium-sized jar with a wide mouth
• Baking tray
• 16 oz dropper bottle or several smaller dropper bottles

Instructions

1. Remove the leaves from the fresh stalks and break them into pieces.
2. Spread on a large baking tray and let dry out for a few days.
3. Afterward, break the stalks into pieces and crush them in the mortar and pestle then transfer them to a glass jar.
4. Heat up the carrier oil of your choice without allowing it to boil.
5. Fill up the jar with the hot oil, close then set it aside on a windowsill where sunlight will hit the jar once in a while.
6. Leave to infuse for 3 days.
7. After 3 days, strain the oil through a cheesecloth or mesh strainer. Squeeze the cheesecloth until you get all of the oil out of the stalks. Discard the stalks.
8. Transfer the lemongrass essential oil to a dropper bottle  and store it in a cool place. It should last you for up to a year.

Notes

Recipe Notes

• Make sure the stalks are thoroughly dry before you immerse in the carrier oil
• If the lemongrass oil is too strong, you can dilute slightly with additional jojoba oil, sweet almond, or grapeseed oil.

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