Lemon Grass

A sweet citrus fragrance

 

Known as

 

• Herb lemon
• Lemon grass
• Lemon verbena
• Yerbalimon

 

 

Conbats

 

• Headaches
• Migraines
• Antimicrobial
• Analgesic
• Antipyretic
• Antioxidant
• Antiseptic
• Anti-fungal

 

 

 

Medicinal uses

 

• generally safe for use in moderation
• young children, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver disease should avoid

 

 

Acne

• improving the texture of the skin
• clearing skin conditions - acne and pimples
• mix 1-2 drops lemongrass essential oil in ½ cup warm water lightly place onto acne or pimples - controls breakouts

 

 

Cancer

• Antioxidant
• May ssist in preventing cancers
• Effective treatment
• eye infections that cause burning or blurring of vision

 

 

Circulatory Disorders

• treating circulation problems
• improves blood flow
• rub a few drops of lemongrass oil on the affected area
• gives immediate relief
• very good for tendinitis, neuralgia, sprains and rheumatism

 

 

Digestion

• Potent cleanser
• Detoxifying
• liver
• kidneys
• bladder
• pancreas
• digestive system
• Improves
• digestion
• lowers bad cholesterol
• uric acid
• decreases excess fats in the body
• Effective remedy for
• stomachaches
• diarrhea
• gas
• bowel spasms
• vomiting

 

 

Hypertension

• anti-inflammatory
• anti hypertensive
• steep 1-2 teaspoon lemongrass leaves either fresh/driePlace lemon grass in 1 cup of boiling water for 10-15 minutes – strain drink lemongrass tea several times a day

 

 

Headaches

• works like aspirin
• couple of stalks of lemongrass in a pot of warm water
• celeases pleasant aroma
• soothes and relaxes headaches
• has a calming effect
• relieving depression, insomnia and stress

 

 

Lower back pain

• boil four handfuls of lemon grass leaves in 4 cups water for 5 minutes
• add to a bath water
• soak in it

 

 

Menstrual Disorders

• infusion of lemongrass and black pepper assists managing painful and difficult menstruation

 

 

Mouthwash

• excellent mouthwash
• soak half handful of finely chopped lemongrass in very hot boiled water for 30 min
• strain
• use as a mouth wash

 

 

Insect Repellent

• repels mosquitoes
• flies
• fleas

 

 

 

Ringworm

• making a paste from lemon grass leaves added to buttermilk acts as a powerful anti-fungal
• treats ringworm
• athlete's foot

 

 

Other

• amazing herb
• many health benefits
• powerful medicinal properties
• very useful in cooking

 

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