Almost every time I purchase lemongrass from the grocery store or at the farmers market, I’m asked how I use it? My answer is, I boil it in water for 10 minutes and drink it as a tea.
What Is Lemongrass?
Lemongrass is an herb with a lemony scent. The culinary herb is produced from the stalk of the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon citratus). This plant grows in many tropical climates, most notably in Southeast Asia. It is a common ingredient in Thai cooking and can also be found in dishes from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and India (Indiamart .com)
Here’s a helpful article describing more of the benefits of lemongrass, including the Health Benefits of Lemongrass.
“Lemongrass tea is traditionally used for relieving anxiety and it has a diuretic effect against bloating… Because lemongrass oil is high in citral and limonene, it may have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Lemongrass oil is utilized in aromatherapy and as a topically-applied essential oil.”
To learn more on the amazing benefits, check out the Spruce Eats.
I’m so thankful to my coworker Richard for putting me on to lemongrass and all its health properties.
Do you drink herb teas like lemongrass or ginger tea? Get your sip on.
If you’re interested in herbal drinks, then you will enjoy my post related to Golden Milk.
Enjoy. Night night
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