Lemongrass is a refreshing, citrus-scented herbs imparts unique flavour to recipes and Tea’s. Rich in health benefiting essential oils and vitamin B-1, B-5 & B-6 and helps regulate blood pressure & Heart rate. Lemongrass is a rich source of flavonoids and phenolic compounds, which contain antioxidants. It’s also an effective antibacterial and antifungal agent that contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Lemongrass contains quercetin, a flavonoid known for having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Lemongrass Dried Flakes might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast. Lemongrass also contains substances that are thought to relieve pain and swelling, reduce fever, improve levels of sugar and cholesterol in the blood, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties. Dried Fresh lemongrass is preferred as it gives a better mix of bright and complex flavours. Dried lemongrass has more of a woodsy flavour. Stir-fries call for finely-diced fresh lemongrass as the dried form will simply dry out more.
Lemongrass has many properties, because of which it shows potential uses in many disease conditions.
How to use
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan.
- Add the lemongrass and boil rapidly for 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the tea for an additional 5 minutes.
- Strain the stalks from the liquid. …
Potential uses of lemongrass for our health
- Several studies have tested lemongrass as a hypoglycaemic (lowering blood sugar level) and hypolipidemic (lowering lipid in the blood) agent to reduce the risk of obesity and hypertension..
- Several researchers reported that lemongrass contains polyphenols that may show anti-inflammatory properties and reduce inflammation.
- Many researchers have studied the anti-anxiety effects of lemongrass dried flakes, if you struggle with anxiety, use off lemongrass dried flakes .
- The boiled and concentrated solution of lemongrass leaf stalk may be used to manage diarrhoea. Lemongrass tea might be used to manage indigestion, stomach pain, and gastric ulcers by protecting the linings of the stomach.
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