Herb of the Day: Lemon Grass

Herb of the Day: Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus)

Parts Used: Leaves

Lemon Grass has a great lemony taste when used in tea, which makes it a wonderful addition to many remedies. It has anti-fever properties for cold, flu and fevers especially for children. It also helps relieve stress for many people. Women may find it useful for cramps, headaches and dizziness. It’s astringent properties help to slow or even stop discharge from mucous membranes.

Vitamin content:
Vitamin A & C

Aids with:
Bladder
Boils (Warm Poultice)
Colds
Colic
Digestion
Fever
Gas
Headache
High Blood Pressure
Insect Bites
Kidneys
Liver
Suppressed Menstruation
Nausea
Nervousness
Spleen
Vomiting