Lemongrass is a very useful medicinal plant and a tasty food flavoring. It is known for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger. It has a popular name citronella the common scent you find in candles, perfumes, and soaps.
Health benefits lemongrass:
- It contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
- It helps to detoxify the liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and digestive tract
- Help boost the immune system
- It helps alleviate indigestion by improving bowel movement due to high fibre
- It improves the skin by reducing acne and pimples
- It helps to tone muscles and tissues
- Helps in menstrual troubles
- Helps reduce blood pressure and improves circulation
- Helps reduce cellulite
- Helps prevent colon cancer
- Acts a sedative to the central nervous system
- Helps in reducing fever
- Helps in flatulence
- Relieves arthritis and rheumatism
- Fights depression
- Reduces body odour
- Controls cholesterol levels
Usage: bring your water to a boil then add a teaspoon or teabag of lemongrass, leave to settle for at least 5 to 10 minutes