In Asian cuisine spice is widely used with an amazing fresh citrus aroma and a piquant taste. But in medicine, lemongrass is also used. Useful properties of this plant allow treating respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine and digestive system diseases, to ease pain and improve mood.
Properties of lemongrass
The described herb contains 2 main ingredients - the central and geraniol. These substances have the following effect:
- antiseptic;
- epithelializing;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antimicrobial;
- wound healing;
- bactericidal;
- sedative;
- carminative;
- fungicidal;
- decongestant;
- angioprotective;
- stimulating (for lymph flow, blood circulation, metabolism).
Their effect is enhanced by the vitamins of group B, fatty acids, ascorbic acid, nicotinic acid and trace elements in the composition.
Useful properties of lemongrass tea
A medicinal drink, as a rule, is recommended to people suffering from such diseases:
- flu , cold;
- cough;
- a sore throat;
- infections of the gastrointestinal tract;
- bacterial damage of the urinary system;
- pathology of the kidneys, liver, intestines;
- infectious diseases of the oral cavity, mucous membranes and skin.
Tea exhibits intense antiseptic and antibacterial activity, helps to remove toxins from the body, cleanse the digestive tract and normalize metabolism.
In addition, this drink perfectly helps against insomnia, relieves stress and improves overall well-being. Brew leaves and lemongrass grass is recommended in glassware at the rate of 1 tablespoon of raw material for 200 ml of boiling water, insist 5 minutes. It is worth noting that you can drink tea not only hot, but also cold, which allows you to quickly quench your thirst in a hot season.
Properties of lemongrass essential oil
This product has many applications, since it produces the following effects:
- antibacterial;
- anti-inflammatory;
- invigorating;
- stimulating;
- decongestant;
- regenerating;
- anesthetic;
- anticonvulsant.
The lemongrass ether is actively used in the treatment of:
- skin infections;
- diseases of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity;
- Diseases of digestion (colitis, heaviness in the abdomen, flatulence);
- headache, migraine ;
- tension, spasms in the muscles;
- hypotension;
- dizziness;
- general exhaustion;
- constant fatigue, weakness;
- varicose veins;
- catarrh of the nasal sinuses;
- nervous disorders.