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Lemon grass is commonly used in teas, curries, soups and stir-fries. It has a calming effect as a medicinal herb, and is a popular natural mosquito repellent. Lemon grass adds lemony flavor without the acid of lemons.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoLemon grass oil has long been utilised in folk medicine as a pain reliever. Today it is used to make an ointment which is recommended for backache, rheumatism, sprains, muscular pains, joint problems and as a soothing application during massage.
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∙ 15y agoIt is used as an aroma, for food flavoring, medical purposes, and as an insecticide. It is a tropical grass native to southern India, and Sri Lanka. The scientific name of this plant is Cymbopogon Citratus, the component of the plant primarily used for the above purposes is the oil it produces; Cymbopogon flexuous oil.
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∙ 14y agoAn ointment or liniment made with oil from Lemon Grass (Andropogon citratus) is used topically in the treatment of lumbago, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains or other similar pain.
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What IS THE DISadvantages of lemon grass?
disadvantages of lemon grass
What is Tagalog of lemon grass?
Tagalog translation of LEMON GRASS: tanglad
Tagalog ng lemon grass?
Tagalog of lemon grass is " Tanglad"
What is lemon grass in Tagalog?
Tagalog Translation of LEMON GRASS: tanglad
What is the scientifict name of lemon grass?
Cymbopogon ciatrus is the scientific name for lemon grass.
What is the binomial name for lemon grass?
Cymbopogon ciatrus is the binomial name for lemon grass.
What is lemon grass called in bengali?
lemon grass is known as "CHAHACHI PAT" in marathi.
How much dried lemon grass do you need in a recipe that calls for fresh lemon grass?
You would need about a quarter of dried lemon grass by weight compared to fresh lemon grass. The problem is that dried lemon grass tends to be woody, and cannot be added whole to a recipe as you would with fresh lemon grass. The only way to get decent results is to make an extract (a very strong tea) with the dried lemon grass and use as seasoning just before serving.
Can you use lemon grass in pregnancy?
It is not recommended to use the lemon grass in pregnancy. This is because the lemon grass contains ingredients that may be harmful to the fetus and the amniotic fluid.
What is the scientific name of the Lemon Grass?
The scientific name of Lemon Grass is Cymbopogon citratus.
Is lemon grass same as eucalyptus leaves?
Not at all. Lemon grass is a fairly coarse grass. Eucalyptyus leaves are only found on eucalyptus trees.
Is lemon grass oil edible?
When you grow the lemon grass, yes. Lemon grass oil that comes in cans I would not ..NOT... consume because it has been processed and cleaned et cetera with various chemicals.
