As the name suggests, lemongrass has a mild flavour of lemon, mint and with a little hint of citrus. It’s a native aromatic sedge that grows in tropical countries. Interestingly, lemongrass has plenty of health benefits.
Here are a few facts about this aromatic plant that you should know of:
- Thai and Asian cuisines use lemongrass in soups and savoury dishes for its zesty lemon flavour and aroma.
- Lemongrass is a common ingredient used in cosmetics and fragrances. Its citrus-like scent is used in face cleansing for oily or acne prone skin due to its antiseptic properties as well as soaps, perfumes and deodorants.
- If you’re one who loves the outdoors but are afraid of insects, then you should get the lemongrass repellent spray. It is an effective insect repellent that repels bugs, ants and mosquitoes.
- Lemongrass essential oil is used in aromatherapy to relieve aches, stress and anxiety.
- A few drops of lemongrass essential oil in the diffuser will help to improve your sleep quality.
- Lemongrass makes a great nutritious tea. Sipping the hot or cold tea may help in various ways like relieving pain, congested nasal passageway, bloating, boosting red blood cell levels, and reducing blood pressure. You can make fresh lemongrass tea easily at home by simply boiling it with water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add this refreshing plant in your lifestyle for its delicious flavour, aroma and medicinal relief.
