Lemongrass / Cymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass: Details, Properties, Effects

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cymbopogon

Species:

citratus

Folk / Common Names:

Oil grass,barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, cha de Dartigalongue, fever grass, tanglad, hierba Luisa, gavati chaha

Actions:

Antimicrobial, Antifungal,antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory,mild analgesic,Antioxidant , antiparasitic, carminative, diaphoretic,digestive stimulant, insect repellant, mild Hypotensive,Nervine, mild sedative,

Part(s) Used:

Leaf and leaf bulb

Constituents:

Contains calcium, chromium,cobalt,iron,magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium. Protein [ 8.2 % per 100 gm. ] selenium, silicon, sodium, zinc. Citral, myrcene, geraniol, Limonene,Citronellal, Citrnellol, Farnesol,Flavonoids,Phenolic acids,

Uses:

Lemongrass makes a great face wash to assist with acne. It is a delicous additive to summer drinks and goes well with iced water, lemon verbenna, lemon juice and peppermint. Aids in digestion, improves appetite and is great to clear flatulence.It also helps to calm you when you are a little stressed. Lemongrasss essential oil is used as an insec repellant. It is cooling so reduces excesspitta in the system.

Majikal Uses:

Planted in the garden to repel snakes, used in lust potions and to develop Psychic powers

Notes:

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