Lemongrass

Plant name (Latin): Cymbopogon citratus
Plant family: Poaceae (grass family)
Native region: Asia, Africa, Australia and tropical islands
Growing habit: Clumps of stiff grass, up to 2 metres tall
Parts used: Leaves and entire plant
Essential oil extraction method: Steam distillation
 
 
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Masculine 
 
The cleansing properties of lemongrass–whether in the physical, spiritual or emotional plane–are useful in rituals intended to cleanse and purify, or shed light on dark corners or hidden issues. It can also help to dissolve obstacles standing in your way, and transform negative energy into positive. Lemongrass is thought to foster openness, and is sometimes used to promote clear, open communication.
 
A myriad of health benefits have been attributed to the use of Lemongrass as a tea, food or essential oil. Widely reported in countless websites, benefits such as diuretic, helps digestion. alleviate respiratory conditions, anti-pyretic, pain relieving properties, muscle relaxant, etc… are what you can expect when consuming the plant regularly, when of course added to your already healthy diet and organic lifestyle.
 
 
Disclaimer: Any medicinal benefits given here are a product of my own research and as such should not be taken over the advice of trained medical professionals. If you are ill, please go and see a doctor. Always make sure that anything you consume is 100% safe. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor or midwife before consuming something you haven’t tried before.
 
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DR BEFORE USING ESPECIALLY IF PREGNANT OR NURSING.