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Lovely Lemongrass

4/11/2013

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Ahhh, lovely lemongrass.  It's botanical name is Cymbopogon citratus.  The plant has a strong lemony scent prized for its freshness.  This perennial grass is native to Asia, is cultivated in India, and has been traditionally used in Asian cooking, particularly Thai food.  In modern times, lemongrass has been used extensively in cosmetics and cleaning products for its fresh lemon scent, but Traditional Chinese Medicine has used it to relieve headaches and and abdominal pain. 

In herbal medicine and aromatherapy, Lemongrass has a variety of uses.  Lets take a look at some of its uses:

Lemongrass has been used to reduce joint and muscle pain and help headaches caused by viral infections.  It can also help relieve exercise-induced muscle soreness.  Lemongrass has the ability to reduce nervous tension, ease stress, boost mood, and uplift spirits. 

Because lemongrass can fight bacteria and microbes both in and on the body, it can inhibit wound infection or infections of the urinary or respiratory tract.  That antibacterial action also acts as a deodorant, combating body odor. 

Taken as a tea, lemongrass can be diaphroetic, meaning it induces sweating and thereby can relieve or reduce fever.

Specifically, I use it in a variety of products for its therapeutic qualities, including salt scrub, aromatherapy spray, and lotions.

Lemongrass Lotion on Poppyswap
Lemongrass salt scrub on Poppyswap

Resources:
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/lemongrass.php
http://www.herbcompanion.com/Herb-Profiles/An-Herb-to-Know-26.aspx
http://www.livestrong.com/lemongrass-essential-oil/
Herbalpedia The Herb Growing & Marketing Network www.herbalpedia.com

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