In the tropical climate grows an amazing plant, known as andropogon, lemongrass, tsimbopogon or lemon grass. Despite the characteristic citrus aroma and taste, it refers to cereal crops. Usually, this plant is used in cooking as a spice, but its leaves contain many substances necessary for the production of medicines.
Useful properties of lemon grass
Almost 80% of all valuable components of lemongrass are citral. In addition to it, the plant contains:
- dipinene;
- linalol;
- mikrin;
- geraniol;
- methylheptenone;
- citronellol;
- nerol;
- borneol;
- farnesol;
- methyl-genenol.
Also in the composition there is a large amount of vitamin A, C, calcium, phosphorus and iron, aldehydes, essential oils.
Therefore, lemon grass has a lot of beneficial effects on the body:
- antimicrobial;
- antioxidant;
- anesthetizing;
- antiseptic;
- healing;
- bactericidal;
- antimycotic;
- astringent;
- fungicidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- detoxic;
- carminative;
- insecticidal;
- anti-epidemic;
- sedative;
- antidepressant;
- healing.
Application of lemon grass
The considered plant in medicine is used in the treatment of the following diseases:
- viral and bacterial infections of the respiratory tract;
- fungal lesions;
- kuperoznye and varicose veins;
- Sensory motor disorders, including weakness and frequent dizziness;
- excess weight due to metabolic disorders;
- deterioration of blood microcirculation, hemolymphodynamics;
- pathology of the gastrointestinal tract;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal and musculoskeletal system;
- vegetative vascular dystonia in combination with hypotension;
- anemia ;
- parasitic infestations;
- alcohol intoxication;
- elevated cholesterol.
Moreover, lemongrass is also suitable for the prevention of these conditions, general strengthening of the body, increasing its tone.
How to brew lemon grass?
The described product is applied in the form of tea:
- Dry raw materials (1 teaspoon) to insist in 1-1,5 glasses of boiling water.
- Be sure to cover the container.
- After 5 minutes strain tea, drink with the addition of sugar or honey.
Another recipe for a drink with lemon grass:
- Peel and cut about 25 grams of ginger root (fresh).
- Mix it with 1 tablespoon of dry herb zimbopogona and 2 teaspoons of plain black or green tea.
- Put the composition in the teapot, pour boiling water.
- After 5-6 minutes you can drink infusion.
- After that it is recommended to use tea leaves 3-4 times more.
Strengthen the antioxidant properties of lemongrass easily, mixing it in equal proportions with natural large-leaf green tea. Two teaspoons of this raw material should be brewed in 500 ml of water at a temperature of 90-95 degrees and drink during the day.
How to apply lemon grass oil?
The ether from the leaves of lemongrass is widely known in cosmetology. It is advised to add to rejuvenating, toning and cleansing face masks, home creams and emulsions.
In addition, lemon grass oil is useful in massage, mixing the product with basic fat bases (avocados, almonds,
The ether of tsimbopogona well influences well on hair, especially at their abaissement . Trichologists recommend enrich with 1-2 drops of oil each shampoo portion before washing the head.
Contraindications to lemon grass
It is not advisable to drink tea from lemongrass in such cases:
- increased excitability of the nervous system;
- insomnia;
- hypertonic disease;
- epilepsy;
- pregnancy and lactation.