Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a popularly grown herb that is native to Sri Lanka and South India but is also grown in many countries around the world. The plant’s stalks are a common ingredient in Asian cooking, but it is also possible to brew lemongrass to make tea. You can find lemongrass in fresh, dried, or powdered forms.

Lemon Grass Uses:

• The essential oil of lemongrass is used as a fragrance for products including cosmetics, soap, and deodorant.
• Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion.
• The citral compound found in lemongrass can act as a natural insect repellant.
• Lemongrass is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent.

Lemon Grass Benefits:

• Relieving anxiety
• Lowering cholesterol
• Preventing infection
• Boosting oral health
• Relieving pain
• Boosting red blood cell levels
• Relieving bloating

Lemon Grass Recipes:

Iced Lemongrass Green Tea

You can make this iced lemongrass tea with green tea leaves or tea bags. You'll also brew lemongrass to add a citrus flavour.

Roasted Lemongrass Chicken

Lemongrass chicken is a famous dish throughout much of Southeast Asia, and my Thai roasted lemongrass chicken recipe is particularly fragrant and moist. Imbued with the flavours of both lemon and lime, you'll find this roasted chicken delicious as is, or serve it together with a sweet lime sauce for a delectable Thai treat!

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