Lemongrass Benefits

Lemongrass also called citronella grass or fever grass is a tall, stalky plant 

It has a fresh, lemony aroma and a citrus flavour. it’s a common ingredient in Asia Cooking . 

Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent.The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine.

Some people apply lemongrass and its essential oil directly to the skin for headaches, stomachaches, abdominal pain, and muscle pain.

By inhalation, the essential oil of lemongrass is used as aromatherapy for muscle pain.

In food and beverages, lemongrass is used as a flavouring. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as “lemon” flavouring in herbal teas. That’s one of the most popular ways to enjoy lemongrass . .

Lemongrass tea may help treat oral infections and cavities. thanks to its antimicrobial properties .

In manufacturing, lemongrass is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Lemongrass is also used in making vitamin A and natural citral. 

According to a study published in the journal in agriculture and food chemistry, lemongrass contains several antioxidants which can help scavenge free radicals in your body that may cause disease 

The citral in lemongrass is also thought to have potent anticancer abilities against some cancer cell line, several components of lemongrass help fight cancer. This occurs either by causing cell death directly or boosting your immune system so your body is better able to fight – off cancer on its own 

Those are the reasons why you should use lemongrass regularly.