Lemongrass is a must-have herb for your garden, with so many medicinal and culinary uses...
Good for digestion - stomach ache & spasms
Full of antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial
Regulates high blood pressure
Detoxifies the body & boosts immunity
Boosts metabolism and burns fat
For naturally great skin and hair
Heals colds, flu & fevers
Relieves headaches
Helps with insomnia
Can help regulate cholesterol and weight
Relieves menstrual pain
Prevents the growth of unhealthy bacteria and yeast
Treats infections such as ringworm, sores, athlete’s foot, scabies, and urinary tract infections (UTI)
And lemongrass is an effective insect repellent
The tender part of the bottom third of lemongrass is edible; it can be sliced or pounded after the tough outer leaves or layers are removed. Once the fibrous inner stem is finely, finely sliced, you can add it raw to salads or any Asian dishes.
To make a tea:
cut the stalks into 1- to 2-inch pieces
boil a cup of water
pour the boiling water over the lemongrass stalks to steep
leave the stalks in the water for at least 5 minutes
strain the liquid from the stalks and pour into a teacup
Adding ice cubes will create a cold lemongrass tea. Start with one cup of lemongrass tea per day, then add more over the next days if you wish to.
Lemongrass is very hardy and do well in full sun or afternoon shade. My beautiful lemongrass bush grows as tall as our house!
All our herbs are organically grown in a recycled or compostable pot.