HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMONGRASS

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMONGRASS

Lemongrass is a tropical plant and is indeed a citrus flavored, slightly lemony flavored grass. It is a magical plant that comes with lots of health benefits that cure many health related problems. Lemongrass tea has long been acclaimed in the herbal tea market for its strong aroma and tangy taste, Lemongrass benefits skin by detoxifying it, helps prevent gastrointestinal disorders and elevates the immunity. 

                 Home grown lemongrass plant

• Lemongrass contains many vitamins such as:
1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin B1
3. Vitamin B2
4. Vitamin B5
5. Vitamin B6
6. Vitamin C

• Lemongrass contains many minerals such as:
1. calcium
2. potassium
3. manganese
4. magnesium
5. iron

• some powerful antioxidant found in lemongrass are     listed below:
1. chlorogenic acid
2. isoorientin
3. swertiajaponin
lemongrass contains these three antioxidants, which can help scavenge free radicals in your body that may cause disease

SOME HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMONGRASS LISTED BLOW:

1. Promotes healthy digestion

2. Boosts Metabolism

3. Full of antioxidants

4. Regulates High Blood Pressure

5. Improves blood circulation

6. Treats acne, pimples and eczema

7. Relieves menstrual pain

8. Helps weight loss

9. treats Common cold and fever

10. Controls obesity

HOW TO CONSUME LEMONGRASS

1. Lemongrass is safe to be consumed raw but, before consuming it raw, peel off the outer layer of dried leaves from the stalk.

2. LEMONGRASS TEA

Lemon grass tea recipe

• take some lemongrass stalks

• cut the stalks into 1- to 2-inch pieces

• boil a cup of water

• pour the boiling water over the lemongrass stalks

• leave the stalks in the water for at least 5-10 minutes

• strain the liquid from the stalks

• pour into a cup

Now you are ready to take the full benefits of this miracles grass.