Lemon grass belongs to the family of gramminaces.
It grows like rice with a high tilling ability. The roots are shallow like other members of the family.Â
In fertile soil and adequate sunlight lemon grass can grow up to 1.5 meters.
The name lemon grass derives from the aromatic scent of the leaves.
BIOACTIVE AGENTS
It has essential oils which are highly volatile and other aromatic compounds or substances that have not been fully investigated.
MEDICINAL USES
1. Tonic
The leaves and even the rhizomatous roots could be boiled together or the leaves taken alone like tea.
It makes one sweat and cleanses the body while urination also increases.
It eliminates waste, especially those caused by intestinal toxins
2. Indigestion and Constipation
Indigestion and constipation will be corrected when lemon tea is taken after meals.
It stimulates the body and is like coffee. It build up the activeness and vitality of the body but unlike coffee it does not make one nervous or jittery.
It has no caffeine which is the bioactive aged responsible for excitability and nervousness when coffee is consumed excessively
