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What are the common names of lemongrass?
Also known as West Indian lemongrass.
What parts of the lemongrass plant are used medicinally?
Only the fresh or dried leaves of lemongrass, and the essential oil derived from them, are used as a drug.
Where is the lemongrass plant grown?
Native to Southeast Asia, lemongrass can also be found growing in India, South America, Africa, Australia, and the United States.
Is lemongrass a monocot or dicot?
Its a monocot plant belonging to family Poaceae.
How is lemongrass oil obtained?
Lemongrass, also known as Cymbopogon, Malabar/Cochin grass, grows in tropical regions of South Asia. It is tall grass whose blades are harvested by lemongrass essential oil manufacturers to extract the essential oil by steam distillation. The oil obtained is yellow to brownish-yellow liquid with fresh, earthy, and citrusy odor. In earlier times, it was used in making medicines and ointments. However, at present, it is used in cosmetics, perfumes, and food-flavoring besides medicines. The oil is considered safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). People also use it as an ingredient in massage oils and diffusion. The oil also acts as an effective insect repellent.
Is lemongrass a vegetable?
No--lemongrass is an herb.
What are the common names of lemongrass?
Also known as West Indian lemongrass.
What is lemongrass in Hindi?
Lemongrass in Hindi is called "हरिचा" (Haricha).
How do you get lemongrass extract?
Soak the ground lemongrass into water for few hours. Strain.
What sorts of food is lemongrass used in?
I've had lemongrass in Thai dishes. Lemongrass can be found in seafood dishes also, probably to compliment the seafood flavor and as a lemon substitute.
Is lemongrass a color?
Lemongrass colour is a distinctive pale green/yellow colour like the herb itself.
Is there a substitute for lemongrass?
Depending on the recipe in question, grated lime or lemon may be an adequate substitute for lemongrass.
How do you make lemongrass tea?
finlely chop up some lemongrass and put it in some boiling water and remove when ready
How much lemongrass in a jar to a fresh stalk?
Typically, you can substitute one fresh lemongrass stalk with 1-2 teaspoons of dried lemongrass in a jar, depending on your taste preference. Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.
Does lemongrass contain citric acid?
no
English of tanglad leaves?
its lemongrass. . .
What is lemongrass called in urdu?
kuhowa
