Xiang Mao—Young Living’s Newest Single Essential Oil

Jan 13th, 2014 | Category: Young Living Product Blog

Young Living Founder and CEO D. Gary Young has a passion for traveling the world in search of new essential oils. One of these new oils, Xiang Mao, was discovered high in Taiwan’s southeastern mountain slopes and is grown by the aboriginal Paiwan tribe. Commonly known as red lemongrass, Xiang Mao means “aromatic grass for rapid enlightenment” and is a rapid-growing clump grass that can grow up to 6 feet tall.

Xiang Mao was traditionally used to freshen household air, enlighten the mind, and moisturize skin. It was also used in folk medicine for its calming effects and to promote relaxation. Xiang Mao’s benefits and versatility make it ideal for many everyday uses.

Xiang Mao Benefits:

  • Useful as an all-natural way to clean
  • Keeps skin moisturized and fresh and may support skin in addressing blemishes*
  • Adds a hint of lemon taste to your favorite beverages

Ways to Use Xiang Mao:

  • Diffuse or apply a drop of Xiang Mao to your temples to support positive meditation and promote calm and relaxing feelings. It may also be used for a daily boost of encouragement.
  • Diffuse Xiang Mao alone or with Dorado Azul, Citronella, and Myrtle to create a powerful, pesticide-free, natural, and safe insect deterrent. (Additional essential oils that could be used with Xiang Mao for an insect repellant include Patchouli, Cedarwood, Melaleuca Alternifolia, and Eucalyptus Blue.)
  • Use the above-mentioned oils to create a natural bug spray that is safe enough to apply directly to your skin. (Use 10–20 drops of each oil in a base of distilled water or drop the oils into standing water around your yard and home to help prevent mosquitoes.)
  • Mix Xiang Mao with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and apply to your feet following a warm bath to encourage relaxation.
  • Use this oil as a cleansing agent to help purify surfaces. Add it to Thieves® Household Cleaner or add 20–30 drops in a small spray bottle of distilled water and use it on countertops. For furniture polish, use the same mixture, adding ½ cup olive oil to protect and nourish wood furniture.
  • Use Xiang Mao in Young Living’s Bath Shower Gel Base for a clean, refreshing aroma at bath time.
  • Make an all-natural soap with this new single oil.

As always, we’d love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below telling us how you use Xiang Mao!

—Heidi Jeanfreau, YL International and Portfolio Brand Manager

Article source: https://blog.youngliving.com/xiang-mao-young-livings-newest-single-essential-oil/