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Lemongrass from the garden
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Parts Used: leaves and whole plant. Grass blades sliced fine for infusion purposes only, the bulb can be bruised or minced and consumed. Key ConstituentCitronellal is an active agent as antifungal, anthelmintic and antibiotic. UsesLemongrass is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat numerous ailments including digestive problems, fever, menstrual cramps, nausea and as an anti-depressant. It is a delicious addition to tea. It adds a pleasant and uplifting lemon-like and citrusy flavor to herbal tea blends. Lemongrass acts like a natural antibiotic and anti fungal. In Ayurveda, the essential oil is used as a stimulant for the circulatory system to...