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Description
Lemongrass, also known as Capim-cidrao, Fever Tea, Melissa Grass, and Sereh, is native to tropical Southeast Asia. The leaves of Lemongrass are added to salads and used in Vietnamese and Thai curries. Lemongrass is used in herbal teas and other nonalcoholic beverages. The oil of Lemongrass is used in candy and baked goods, and also used as a topical treatment for athlete's foot, ringworm, and muscle soreness. Oil from lemongrass is also widely used as a fragrance in perfumes and cosmetics, such as soaps and creams.
Internally, Lemongrass is considered a carminative and insect repellent. Lemongrass is believed to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties and it acts as a central nervous system depressant. Lemongrass is a specific remedy against nematodes and the oil shows activity against some bacteria. It also contains five constituents that inhibit blood coagulation. Lemongrass is used to relieve skin problems, sore throats and respiratory problems. In traditional medicine, Lemongrass is used to combat anxiety, insomnia, stomach problems, hypertension, and fever.
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ashish - May 1, 2009, 02:26
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- It can reduce the occurrence of fever, coughs, and colds. Rich in Vitamin C and loaded with anti-oxidants, it combats the free radicals in your body
- Lemon grass for common colds and flu
- As lemon grass is loaded with Vitamin C, it works wonders for your skin and nails
- Base for making a nourishing face pack with oatmeal. This will clear the dead skin cells of your face and leave it looking healthy and glowing.
- This will clear the dead skin cells of your face and leave it looking healthy and glowing.
- The antioxidants present in lemon grass help reduce the thickening of the arteries with low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as 'bad cholesterol', is harmful for the body.
Mariejean - April 30, 2007, 04:47
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I have grown lemon grass in my small garden but i dont know how to make use of it. What are the benefits of lemon grass in my body? Can I make fresh juice from the lemon grass plant?
ZooScape Moderator - July 16, 2007, 18:38
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According to research out of Israel, 1 gram of lemongrass herb in a cup of hot water contains approximately the same quantity of citral (an aromatic aldehyde) used for in-vitro cancer experiments. Research at BGU in Negev concluded that apoptosis, or programmed cell death, resulted from exposing cancer cells to citral in a petri dish. The findings were made public in the Israeli press and an article was published in Planta Medica, a scientific journal of alternative and herbal medicine.
Yes, you can boil or juice the stalks of the plant for use in cold drinks and smoothies; you can dry them and use them in hot teas; or you can chop them up finely to use in stir-frys and soups; or with poultry and fish; or in Thai and other Asian dishes. You can use the main stalks of the plant and cut and discard the tough outer leaves and the main bulb below. Lemongrass can be quite fibrous and a bit challenging to work with, but well worth the effort. Lemongrass has been used for colds and flus, liver cleansing, indigestion, and skin conditions like acne.
Recently, the focus has been on its anti-cancer properties and its role as a key antioxidant component in Tom Yum Gung, Thailand's favourite and tastiest soup. Research findings suggest that the anticancer benefits if lemongrass in this soup are very significant as Thais have a much lower incidence of digestive tract cancers than any other country.
Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
