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Lemongrass Dried Herb

Lemongrass Dried Herb

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2.5 ounce bag

Botanical Name

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.

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

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

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

Tea; Decoction

Warnings

Class 2b. Very safe

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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