Lemongrass has red base stems and can grow up to 10 feet in its favored habitat. The greatest time of growth for lemongrass is during the summer in moist, rich soil.
Origin of Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a, perennial grass in a class of about 45 species of grasses native to the tropical and sub-tropical climates of Asia, Australia and Africa. India is the highest producer of lemongrass.
Presentation Forms
Fresh and dried plant, syrup, balm, tea, oil.
Pharmacological actions of Lemongrass
- Anti-microbial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-oxidant
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Anti-mutagenic
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Anti-malarial
- Anti-hepatotoxic
Scientific name:
Cymbopogon citratus
Botanical Family:
Poaceae
Other Common Names:
barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, fever grass
Used parts:
Oil, oleoresin, leaf, spent grass
Uses of Lemon Grass
- Lemongrass is a popular herb for cooking and it is used in a wide range of food recipes.
- Lemongrass oil extract may be inhaled to treat muscle pain, infections, cold, or flu symptoms.
- Applying a lemongrass oil solution to the hair reduces dandruff.
- Drinking lemongrass tea decreases symptoms of thrush in people with HIV/AIDS.
sipping a hot cup of lemongrass tea helps in reducing bloating, stomach cramping, aids digestion and also prevents constipation.