Lemon Grass and Benefits
Lemon grass as herbal medicine for gastrointestinal problems stomachaches, diarrhea, gas, bowel spasms, vomiting, fever, the flu, and headaches Taken as tea, 1 cup every 8 hours. The tea is prepared by boiling about 10 leaves in 2 cups of water, adding sugar to taste and a slice of ginger.
Lemon grass oil mixed with other essential oils such as coconut oil is used as a liniment for back pains, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains and other body pains.
Lemongrass oil mixed with other essential oils such as lavender or jasmine oil used in baths or vapor scents can revitalize the body and relieve the symptoms of jet lag, headaches, anxiety and stress related exhaustion.
Lemon grass is used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine to treat fevers and infectious illnesses. Lemon grass is also used in Chinese medicine to treat colds and rheumatism..
To treat circulatory disorders, some authorities recommend rubbing a few drops of lemongrass oil on the skin of affected areas; it is believed to work by improving blood flow.
Lemongrass has natural anti-microbial properties, is an antiseptic, suitable for use on various types of skin infections, usually as a wash or compress, and is especially effective on ringworm, infected sores. Acne and athlete's foot
Lemongrass is effective in killing cancer cells.
It is useful with respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and helps prevent spreading of infectious diseases.
Lemon grass is also used as an insect repellant. It helps to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks and lice.
Lemon Grass Tea Preparation
Pound or cut about 10 leaves of lemon grass then add in 2 cups of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes, strain, add sugar and a slice of ginger to taste. Let it cool and drink a cup three to four times a day. Make new lemon grass herbal tea as needed. When symptoms persist or irritation occurs stop the use and consult your doctor.
Lemon grass oil (food grade) can also be used to make tea by diluting 2 teaspoon of lemon grass oil to a cup of boiling water.
Lemon grass Liniment Preparation
Boil equal amounts of chopped leaves and roots with freshly made coconut oil
You can also mix 2 drops of Lemon grass oil to an ounce of your usual oil used such as coconut oil, olive oil, etc.
Lemongrass Baths and Compress
Chop about a cup of lemon grass leaves to a liter of water. Let it boil and strain. You can add it to your bath or you can use it as herbal compress for skin infections.
Lemon grass oil can also be added to a bath or warm water for hot compress. a tablespoon of oil for every 500ml for compress is suggested.
Culinary and Food Preparation
Lemongrass is widely popular as spice for various culinary and food preparations. Lemongrass is popular for its citrus flavor which is widely used in a variety of Asian Cuisines.
Insect and Snake Repellant
Lemongrass is known for its ability to repel insects and bugs. It is also used in India as a snake repellant. Lemongrass is planted around the house or onto window sills.
Cosmetics, Fragrances
Lemongrass oil has a fruity citrus scent that is widely used as fragrances for soaps, moisturizers, cleansers and deodorants.
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