Health Benefits of Lemon Grass
By: Brian HarmonTotal Views: 671, Word Count: 720,
Lemon grass is a plant found in India and Nepal. It has a light, lemony scent and flavor which is one of the most wondrous herbs. There are many health benefits of lemon grass. Lemon grass is also known as citronella, which is used as scent in perfume, candles and soaps. Let us focus on its health benefits.
- Lemon grass is very useful as medicinal plant and a delicious food flavoring.
- Citronella has a calming effect that relieves insomnia or stress. It is also used as a mild insect repellant.
- Every 100g of edible lemon grass contains up to 24.205 micrograms of beta-carotene which is a powerful anti-oxidant and also helps to prevent cancer.
- Lemon grass oil has the potential of eye medication which is used against keratomycosis, an inflammation of cornea, burning or blurring of vision.
- It has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties
- It helps to detoxify the liver, kidney, bladder, pancreas, and the digestive tract.
- It helps to boost the immune system
- It reduces uric acid, cholesterol and excess fats of the body
- It helps in indigestion and gastroenteritis
- It also helps to improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples
- It helps to tone the muscle and tissues
- It helps in menstrual troubles
- It helps to reduce blood pressure along with improving blood circulation
- It helps to reduce cellulite
- It is used as a sedative for the central nervous system
- It may help to prevent colon cancer
- It reduces fevers
- It helps in flatulence and colic
- It relieves arthritic pain along with rheumatism
Lemon Grass and Skin Health
Mix 2 drops of concentrated lemongrass oil with a small amount of organic unrefined almond oil. You can use this mixture to massage your skin. It can also be used as a moisturizer.
Following is the quick look at how lemon grass is beneficial to cope with some health disorders.
- Helps to cope with cough or cold
- Helps to cope with stress
- Aids to reduce high blood pressure
- It lowers the cholesterol level
- It cleanses our body by eliminating toxic substances
- It cleanses other organs like kidney, pancreas, liver, bladder, etc.
- It improves the digestive system
- It improves blood circulation
Healthy Aspects of Lemon Grass
- Lemon grass can be mixed with regular tea and is known to be an effective diuretic.
- Citronella is used to neutralize extreme barking of dogs
- Lemon grass detoxifies the liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract.
- Lemon grass is also known as Sweet Rush or Fever Grass in the Caribbean. It can be used as a remedy for ague, fevers, and colds.
- Filipino ingenuity has been launched as commercial beverage of lemon grass which is a lemon grass juice and muscovado sugar packed in attractive design.
- Lemon grass is antidepressant, antipyretic and antiseptic in nature
- It also helps cure cellulite, fungal infections and reduces excessive perspiration too.
So we can say that lemon grass is an amazing plant and easily available in the market. So as you know all the health benefits of lemon grass, you can store some of the strands in your kitchen for health purpose.
About the Author
Brian Harmon is a General Health Practitioner. He has an MD degree and has worked in different Medical Clinics of Texas for 25 long years
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