LEMONGRASS LEAF

Lemongrass is a plant. The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as “lemon” flavoring in herbal teas. In manufacturing, lemongrass is used as a fragrance in deodorants, soaps, and cosmetics. Lemongrass is also used in making vitamin A and natural citral.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Lemongrass might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast.
• It may boost cognitive function.
• Lemongrass also contains substances that are thought to relieve pain and swelling, reduce fever, improve levels of sugar and cholesterol in the blood, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties.