Benefits and uses of lemongrass essential oil Reviewed  by Beth Sissons &  Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT Lemongrass essential oil comes from the lemongrass plant, which grows in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. The oil can be bright or pale yellow with a thin consistency and a lemony scent. People have used lemongrass in traditional medicine for pain relief, stomach problems, and fevers. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties may also give it other benefits. In this article, learn about the possible benefits of lemongrass essential oil, as well as how to use it, and if it has any side effects. Benefits Benefits of lemongrass oil may include: Fighting bacteria Lemongrass essential oil can help inhibit the growth of bacteria. The authors of a 2016 in vitro study found lemongrass essential oil to be effective in fighting strains of the Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria. This multi-drug resistant ba...