Lemongrass is a perennial evergreen of the cereal family with a rich lemon scent and essential oils. Why is this plant so useful?
This plant has many names - lemongrass, lemongrass, lemongrass, cymbopogon, citronella, shuttlebeard. India is considered the homeland of lemongrass, but many species of this herb grow in Malaysia, Thailand, Africa, America, China. All over the world, lemongrass is used as a condiment to food and drinks, as a cosmetic, medical or perfumery.
What does he look like
Lemon grass is a very tall green plant, some species of which reach a height of 1.5-2 meters. Its shoots have a cylindrical shape and a very rigid structure, the leaves alternately "wrap" around the stem. Lemongrass inflorescences are barely noticeable spikelets.
Beneficial features
Lemongrass essential oils are natural antiseptics thanks to the citral and geraniol they contain. It provides bactericidal, antimicrobial and wound healing effects, and is an excellent means of combating nail fungus. Lemon grass contains the entire set of B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, zinc, calcium, selenium and many other trace elements we need.
Lemongrass has a positive effect on the digestive system and metabolism, the nervous and respiratory systems. It is a natural tonic that relieves fatigue and adds energy to the body. It provides an active blood flow to the skin, fights cellulite and skin diseases.
How it can be used
Lemongrass essential oil is recommended to be used as a fragrance in the car interior, because it enhances concentration and mental performance. In addition, it repels insects very well, including mosquitoes, so that lemongrass juice applied to the skin acts as a protection against them.
The dried and crushed bottoms of the lemongrass stem are a very aromatic and healthy spice in meat, fish and vegetable dishes. You can also add a fresh stem, for example, to the broth, but before serving it must be pulled out, because he's too tough. Fresh stems and leaves can be brewed with tea. Chilled green tea with lemongrass is a great way to remove your thirst on a hot day.
A few drops of lemon oil in any vegetable oil or cream - and you have an excellent anti-cellulite and tonic product. And ordinary water with the addition of lemon grass essential oil is an antibacterial agent for cleaning an apartment.
Contraindications
Lemongrass cosmetics should not be used by people with dry and flaky skin, pregnant women and hypertensive patients. Lemongrass products must first be tested on small areas of the skin to rule out the possibility of allergic reactions.
