Lemongrass Lemon Grass Dried Loose Leaves

Description

Latin Name : Cymbopogon Citratus

Origin Country: Egypt

Lemongrass is a plant rich in numerous essential nutrients such as vitamins A and C, as well as magnesium, zinc, folic acid, manganese, copper, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and iron.

• Helps Digestion: Lemongrass promotes healthy digestion. It has antiseptic compounds that effectively kill bad bacteria and parasites in the digestive tract and repopulate the good bacteria in the colon.

• Controls Cholesterol Levels: The anti-cholesterol and anti-atherosclerosis action of lemongrass helps reduce the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine.

• Cleanses and Detoxifies: Regular consumption of lemongrass tea helps cleanse and detoxify the body. The diuretic nature of lemongrass helps remove toxins, uric acid and bad cholesterol from the body by increasing the frequency and quantity of urination.

• Heals Colds and Flu: Lemongrass has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help your body cope with coughs, fever and other cold and flu symptoms. Plus, it is loaded with vitamin C that boosts your immune system to fight the infection.

To make an infusion, place one tablespoon of dried herbs into a ceramic teapot, mug or mason jar for each cup of tea you intend to brew. Cover with boiling water. Place on the lid (or cover your cup with a saucer) and let steep for 10-15 minutes or overnight.

No harmful side effects have been established for long-term use of lemon grass, but moderate initial use is recommended, and it should not be used by women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.

People with kidney or liver diseases should not use lemon grass in any form and people allergic to lemon grass should not use or handle the herb.

In any case you should consult with your healthcare doctor before using any herb especially if you’re taking other medications or having health problems.

Additional information