Lemongrass
Folk names: Oil grass,barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, cha de Dartigalongue, fever grass, tanglad, hierba Luisa, gavati chaha
| Family | Poaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cymbopogon |
| Species | citratus |
| Part(s) used | Leaf and leaf bulb |
Antimicrobial, Antifungal,antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory,mild analgesic,Antioxidant , antiparasitic, carminative, diaphoretic,digestive stimulant, insect repellant, mild Hypotensive,Nervine, mild sedative, (what these mean)
Uses
Lemongrass makes a great face wash to assist with acne. It is a delicous additive to summer drinks and goes well with iced water, lemon verbenna, lemon juice and peppermint. Aids in digestion, improves appetite and is great to clear flatulence.It also helps to calm you when you are a little stressed. Lemongrasss essential oil is used as an insec repellant. It is cooling so reduces excesspitta in the system.
Majikal uses
Planted in the garden to repel snakes, used in lust potions and to develop Psychic powers
Constituents
Contains calcium, chromium,cobalt,iron,magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium. Protein [ 8.2 % per 100 gm. ] selenium, silicon, sodium, zinc. Citral, myrcene, geraniol, Limonene,Citronellal, Citrnellol, Farnesol,Flavonoids,Phenolic acids,