Know more about the herb that’s being used to treat stomach pain, rheumatism, headaches and colds for thousands of years
lemon grass or serai is anti-cancerous and anti-bacterial and can treat a range of ailments.
Studies have shown that the lemon grass has antifungal properties. Mixed with pepper, it’s a home therapy for menstrual troubles and nausea. Drank as tea, it is an effective diuretic. When it comes to pets, citronella is used to neutralize excessive barking of dogs. Since dogs hate citronella, it is sprayed to dogs to prevent them from barking or just to lessen the behaviour.
lemon grass is a good cleanser that helps to detoxify the liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract. It cuts down uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxins in the body while stimulating digestion, blood circulation, and lactation; it also alleviates indigestion and gastroenteritis. It is said that lemongrass also helps improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples and acts as a muscle and tissue toner. Also, it can reduce blood pressure. Just make a concoction by boiling some lemon grass leaves, let it cool for a while and drink the liquid.
Southeast Asian herb’s exotic citrus character comes from citral, an essential oil also found in lemon rind. Very thin strips can be sliced in salads and added to Thai curries and stir-fries; a whole bulb, bruised, adds perfume to soups or stews.
The juicy, thickened base of the leaves is used because this is where most essential oil is found. The white inside is finely chopped and mixed into the food. Older, woody stems are best pounded and cooked whole with the other ingredients, and then fished out before serving. The lemony aroma with a hint of rose fragrance rounds off the flavour of a dish nicely. For a refreshing, thirst-quenching drink soak fresh leaves in cold water. In India lemon grass is used primarily for perfume-making and as a medicinal plant.
In traditional Chinese medicine lemon grass has been used to treat stomach pain, rheumatism, headaches and colds for thousands of years.
lemongrass releases resentment, regret from the “should of” statements and pessimism by transforming these negative energies into positive energies. It allows the left brain to see options, so once the negative energies are released, optimism, courage and hope prevails.
Unlike most herbal products, lemon grass tea has no known side effects in cases where it is taken in the correct dosage. This means it is possible to make use of the lemongrass tea even if one is pregnant or breast feeding, suffering from liver or kidney problems. It can also be used by both children as in adults.
lemon grass teas can be used with any kind of dietary supplement or with any drug, unless stated otherwise by a doctor or health practitioner.