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Lemongrass Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus

Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus
Common Names
Lemongrass , lemongrass
Botanical Name
Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus
Family
POACEAE or GRAMINEAE Grasses
Related Species
C.martini, Palmarosa also called Rosha Grass and Indian Geranium
C. nardus and C. winterianus Citronella Grass is similar to lemongrass and best known as a mosquito repellent in insect sprays and candles.
Lemongrass Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Aromatherapy Air Fresheners * Cellulite Reduction * Culinary * Insect Repellent *
Parts Used: stalk, essential oil
Constituents:Citral, citronellol, dipentene, geraniol, limonene, linalool, nyrcene

Lemongrass is a well known medicinal herb in the east, as well as being widely used in Thai, Indonesian,Vietnamese, and Caribbean cooking.

Lemon grass is mildly diuretic and a stimulant tonic herb. When taken as a tea, or used in cooking the herb promotes digestion of fats.

Lemongrass Remedies
Prep Methods :Lemon grass herb is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood. The essential oil can be used in many skin care applications.
remedy Remedies using Lemongrass
Ayurveda
Godofayurveda In Ayurvedic medicine a preparation of lemon grass with pepper has been used for relief of menstrual troubles and nausea. The herb stimulates perspiration, cooling the body in summer and lowering fevers.
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Essential Oil
aromatherapy Lemongrass essential oil is an ingredient in many aromatherapy preparations to treat acne, cellulite, and other skin-related conditions. It has astringent, calmative, antiseptic, anti-infectious, and antifungal properties. It can improve muscle tone and reduces excessive sweating and enlarged pores. Great for oily skin and hair. It has a powerful, lemony, grassy aroma. It is used in insect repellents, room sprays, soaps and detergents, and skin care applications.
Emotional Healing Benefits
Calming *Mood Uplfting *
referencesLemongrass Medicinal Uses & References
Cellulite
Lemongrass stimulates hydration and lymphatic detoxification, strengthens connective tissue, and may tighten elastin. 1159
Pet care, flea shampoo
Add 1 to 2 drops (depending on your pets size), of lemongrass or citronella essential oil to your pets shampoo. It added a fresh clean scent and discourages fleas. Also a good mosquito repellent. 958
Side Effects:
Plant Description
Lemongrass has a lemony flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. The stalk itself is too hard to be eaten, except for the soft inner part. However, it can be finely sliced and added to recipes. It may also be bruised and added whole as this releases the aromatic oils from the juice sacs in the stalk.
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