Lemongrass

Lemongrass is originated from Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand. It is widely distributed in hot areas of South India, Maharastra, Gujarat, and Punjab.

On chemical compound analysis of the lemongrass, it includes

It contain volatile oil with Citral, Citronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Geranyl-Acetate and Myrcene

ACTION:
Abortifacient: induce abortion

Antioxidant: helps to neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals

Analgesic; reduces pain

Antiseptic: inhibit the growth of infection

Antispasmodic: used to relieve involuntary muscle spasm

Carminative: prevent the formation of flatulence

Depurative: purifies the blood

Diaphoretic: improves sweating

Digestive: improves digestion

Diuretic: increase the amount of urine excreted

Emmenagogue: increase the menstrual flow

Expectorant: increase the mucus discharge from the respiratory system

Stimulant: Increase the physiological activity in the body

Tonic: improve health

Lemongrass oil helps to treat external skin infections

Lemongrass oil is useful in improving digestion, and treat nausea, menstrual problems, headaches, muscle cramps, rheumatic pain, athlete’s foot, ringworm, scabies

The decoction obtained from lemongrass dried leaves act as an antispasmodic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, diuretic, and sedative

Root extract is used to treat diabetes

The hot water extract of the whole plant is used to treat wounds and fractures

The hot water extract of dried leaves and stem acts as an antispasmodic and diuretic

The dose of the drug used according to physicians

Lemongrass- 3 to 6g

Oil- ½ to 3 drops

Avoid this herb if you are pregnant it may cause bleeding and leads to miscarriage

Dilute the lemongrass oil with coconut or almond or olive oil before you are applying it to the skin due to its hot potency

Do not use this herb if you are allergic to the constituents of lemongrass

High cholesterol:

Traditional use: According to Ayurveda, high cholesterol occurs due to an imbalance of Pachak Agni (digestive fire). This impaired digestion occurs due to the accumulation of toxins in the body which leads to the accumulation of cholesterol and causes obstruction in blood vessels. The use of lemongrass helps to improve the improper digestion by its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) produces which remove the accumulation of bad cholesterol and main normal cholesterol level

Take the required amount of lemongrass leaves and add it with 1 cup of hot water and wait for 5-10 minutes and filter. Use this remedy to reduce cholesterol level

Modern use: Due to its, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory property it helps to  reduce the level of bad cholesterol

Hypertension:

Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to increase nitric oxide which relaxes the blood vessels and it also prevents blood vessel damage.

Diabetes mellitus:

Traditional use: According to Ayurveda, diabetes is known as Madhumeha. It occurs due to the imbalance of Vata and Kapha dosh and impaired digestion. Impaired digestion leads to the accumulation of toxins in the pancreatic cells and affects insulin function. The use of Kasmard control diabetes by maintaining the function of insulin normally by balancing the Vata-Kapha and bitter properties

Take the required amount of lemongrass leaves and add it with 1 cup of hot water and wait for 5-10 minutes and filter. Use this remedy to reduce cholesterol level

Modern use: The use of lemongrass helps to reduce the increased blood glucose level by its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. It also decreases the risk of developing diabetes-related complications

Cough:
Traditional use: The use of lemongrass reduce cough by releasing the mucus and clearing air passages which makes the patients breathe easily by its Kapha balancing property.

Take the required amount of lemongrass leaves and add it with 1 cup of hot water and wait for 5-10 minutes and filter. Use this remedy to reduce cholesterol level

Flatulence:

Traditional use: According to Ayurveda, flatulence occurs due to the imbalance of Vat and Pitta dosha which leads to impaired digestion. The use of lemongrass improves the impaired digestion and prevents the formation of gas.

Take the required amount of lemongrass leaves and add it with 1 cup of hot water and wait for 5-10 minutes and filter. Use this remedy to reduce cholesterol level

Modern use: It is used as the anti-flatulent properties which help to prevent the formation of gas

Rheumatoid arthritis:

Due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic property, it helps to reduce pain and joint inflammation

Dandruff:
Traditional use: Lemongrass oil control dandruff by removing the excess dryness on the scalp and also clean without irritating the scalp due to its Snigdha (oily) properties.

Take the required amount of lemongrass oil as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor and mix it with coconut oil and apply this on the scalp. Use this remedy to control dandruff

Modern use: Due to its antifungal properties it helps in the treatment of dandruff

Thrush:
Traditional use: Due to its Ropan (healing) property it helps to control the yeast infection and on the mouth and it also helps to heal the wound quickly

Take the required amount of lemongrass oil as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor and mix it with coconut oil and apply this to the affected area. Use this remedy to treat fungal infections in the mouth.

Modern use: It helps to kill the fungus which is responsible for the infection by its fungicidal activity.

Swelling:
According to Ayurveda, lemongrass oil helps to reduce the pain and swelling in the bone and joints by its Vata balancing property.

Take the required amount of lemongrass oil as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor and mix it with sesame oil and apply this to the affected area. Use this remedy to treat pain and swelling.

The Lemongrass comes in various formulations includes

Internal use:

Lemongrass stalk-for cooking:

Peel the dried outer layer of the lemongrass stalk and cut the end of the root and woody part of the stalk and use the remaining portion for cooking

Lemongrass powder:

Take the required amount of lemongrass leaves powder and add it with 1 cup of hot water and wait for 5-10 minutes and filter.

Lemongrass Tea: