06/03/2020 / By Divina Ramirez
Lemongrass is an aromatic tropical plant with long, slender blades. These blades can grow up to five feet tall in the wild, often out-competing other weeds for soil nutrients.
Although sometimes seen as a weed itself, lemongrass is used for its therapeutic properties in different kinds of traditional medicine. The plant itself is native to Australia, South Asia and Southeast Asia, but it is now cultivated in North America as well.
As the name implies, lemongrass is known for its distinct lemon-like smell and flavor. It is because of this flavor that the plant is used in all sorts of dishes.
In India, China, Thailand and Vietnam, for instance, the soft, inner core of the lemongrass plant is often used as a natural flavoring agent for soups, curries, desserts and other foods.
In parts of South Asia, on the other hand, lemongrass stalks are brewed to create herbal teas for the treatment of chills, stomachaches, irregular menstruation, diarrhea and minor skin infections.
Here are the other medicinal uses of lemongrass:
Lemongrass plants are abundant in the wild. But it’s also possible to cultivate them in edible gardens, much like other medicinal herbs and spices. Here are some tips for planting lemongrass:
Lemongrass offers a host of medicinal benefits on top of its uses in the kitchen. Plant them in the garden for a more sustainable and accessible source.
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