Description
WEST INDIAN LEMONGRASS(CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS)
Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, is a tropical plant native to Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions.
Benefits of lemongrass tea
- Relieving anxiety. Many people find sipping hot tea to be relaxing, but lemongrass tea may offer further anxiety-reducing properties.
- Lowering cholesterol.
- Preventing infection.
- Boosting oral health.
- Relieving pain.
- Boosting red blood cell levels.
- Relieving bloating.
Medicinal uses
The leaves of Cymbopogon citratus have been used in traditional medicine and are often found in herbal supplements and teas. Evidence of effective Cymbopogon citratus essential oil anti-protozoa activity against Leishmania amazonensis.
