====== Lemongrass ======
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latin_names: Cymbopogon citratus
folk_names: 
gender_tags: Masculine
planet_tags: Mercury
element_tags: Air
deity_tags: 
effect_tags: Repel Snakes, Lust, Psychic Powers, Purification
part_tags: essential oil, fresh leaves, dried leaves
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===== Magical Uses =====

Lemongrass planted around the home and in the garden will repel snakes. It is also used in some lust potions, as well as in an infusion to aid in developing psychic powers.

===== Aromatherapy =====

Lemongrass is popularly used in Asian, Mexican and South American cooking. It has an intense lemon odor.

The scent has been found to stimulate psychic awareness through inhalation and visualization. Break apart the dried herb (or rub the fresh herb with your fingers) to release the fragrance. Inhale and awaken your psychic mind.

Like all lemon-scented plants and essential oils, lemongrass essential oil can be used for personal purification rituals. But don't add it to the bath. It is irritating to the skin.
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