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Lemon Grass (Madagascar lemongrass)
Cymbopogon citratus
This page contains information on lemon grass and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as muscle spasms, jet lag and scabies.
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Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
Family |
Poaceae |
Genus and specie |
Cymbopogon citratus |
Madagascar lemongrass.
Lemon Grass is an aromatic herb, that has robust, lemon scented linear leaves growing up to 3 feet tall.
The stems, leaves and essential oil are used.
It has a pleasant lemony fragrance and has antimicrobial, analgesic, antipyretic, antioxidant and anti-fungal properties.
It contains citral - geranial and neral, as well as other monoterpenoids.
- Internal use
- Treats problems with the digestive system, usually in children and is also useful for relieving muscle spasms.
- It furthermore has a positive effect on nervous conditions and provides a gentle boost when exhausted.
- External use
- Lemon grass can be used externally to treat ringworm, lice, athletes foot, arthritis and scabies.
- It is used to normalize and balance overactive oil glands, dandruff and similar skin problems.
- Aromatherapy and essential oil use
- This reviving oil will re-energize a person and helps the body recover after illness by invigorating the glandular system
and boosting the digestive system.
- It eases muscle pain and cramps and helps to remove lactic acid and increase circulation.
- For jet lag this oil is a must.
- On the skin, it helps to balance oily conditions and to clear inflammation and fights fungal infections.
- It has antidepressant, antiseptic, bactericide, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, fungicide, galactagogue, insecticide, prophylactic, stimulant and tonic properties.
Lemongrass essential oil may irritate sensitive skin and for this reason should be used with care during pregnancy.
To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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