Lemongrass

Lemongrass, also known as lemongrass, is a perennial herb belonging to the Poaceae family. It is distinguished by its long, thin, light green stems and strong, lemon-like odor. Fresh or dried lemongrass stalks are widely used in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine, to add a refreshing lemony flavor to dishes and beverages. It also has a long history of use in traditional medicine, where it is believed to have calming, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Uses:

• Kitchen:

• Fresh or dried stems are used in preparing soups, stews, curries, rice dishes and sauces.

• Used to flavor hot and cold drinks, such as iced tea and mint lemonade.

• Can be used as a substitute for lemon in some recipes.

• Traditional medicine:

• Helps calm the nerves and relieve stress and anxiety.

• Used to relieve headaches and migraines.

• Helps treat colds and flu.

• Used as a diuretic and to relieve water retention.

• Supposed to help reduce blood cholesterol levels