Lemongrass Dried Herb
Lemongrass Dried Herb
Botanical Name
Botanical Name
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.
Plant Description
Plant Description
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a perennial grass that grows in dense clumps. It can grow to be 2–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Lemongrass has light green, strongly lemon-scented leaves that are 1–2 centimeters in diameter and have a lanceolate shape. Lemongrass has been used in Asia and Africa as an herbal remedy and in cooking for thousands of years.
Benefits
Benefits
Acid Indigestion; Anxiety; Ascaris; Backache; Bacteria; Bronchosis; Bruise; Cancer; Candida; Catarrh; Cholera; Cold; Colic; Congestion; Cough; Cramp; Dermatosis; Diabetes; Diarrhea; Dysmenorrhea; Dyspepsia; Dysuria; Enterosis; Fatigue; Fever; Flu; Fungus; Gas; Gastrosis; Gingivosis; Headache; High Cholesterol; High Blood Pressure; Infection; Insomnia; Leprosy; Lumbago; Malaria; Myalgia; Mycosis; Nervousness; Neuralgia; Pain; Parasite; Pneumonia; Pulmonosis; Pyorrhea; Rheumatism; Ringworm; Stomachache; Toothache; Tuberculosis; Water Retention; Worm; Wound; Yeast.
Activities
Activities
Abortifacient; Analgesic; Antibacterial; Antifilaric; Antimutagenic; Antioxidant; Antipyretic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Anxiolytic; Ascaricide; Astringent; Candidicide; Carminative; CNS Depressant; Contraceptive; Decongestant; Dentifrice; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Fungicide; Glutathionigenic; Hypotensive; Insecticide; Insectifuge; Insulinomimetic; Sedative; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic; Uterotonic; Vermifuge
Uses
Uses
Tea; Decoction
Warnings
Warnings
Class 2b. Very safe
Source
Source
Duke, J. A. 1985. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, Florida, CRC Press, Inc.
FDA Statement - Not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure through the sale of this Herb. Use at your own risk. Information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace consultation with your physician. The FDA has not evaluated this statement.
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