Tag: Lemon Grass

Lemongrass grows quickly and spreads to fill a planting bed or pot. Expect a plant to reach a size of 3 to 5 feet tall and up to 2 feet wide in a growing season. Does lemongrass multiply? Lemongrass stalks multiply and should be divided every few years. Share extras with would-be lemongrass-growing friends. The […]

Lemongrass thrives in full sun, even in hot Southern locations. Give this herb rich, well-drained soil. Can lemongrass be planted in the shade? Lemongrass loves full sun but can do well if you place it in partial shade if you live in a warmer, more tropical climate. Lemongrass needs very well-draining soil. Do lemongrass need […]

Rarely, lemongrass oil might cause a rash of skin irritation when applied to the skin. However, there have been some toxic side effects, such as lung problems after inhaling lemongrass and a fatal poisoning after a child swallowed a lemongrass oil-based insect repellent. Can I drink lemongrass everyday? There isn’t enough research on lemongrass tea […]

Consuming Lemongrass You can eat the whole lemongrass, including the stalk. However, the stalk itself is tough and hard to chew. For this reason, you may want to remove the stalk before consuming the raw lemongrass. Is it OK to eat lemongrass? Lemongrass is often finely chopped or pounded in order to break down the […]

Lemongrass ingestion can lead to vomiting, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues when eaten in large quantities. If you dog ingests a small amount, it most likely will not cause harm but if you are concerned, always contact a veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Control. Is lemongrass safe to diffuse around dogs? No, you should not […]

full sun. Lemongrass likes it hot, so grow it in an area with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.0. Space plants 24 inches apart. Is lemongrass easy to grow? Lemongrass really is one of the easiest plants to grow, as long as you protect it from the cold. […]

In food and beverages, lemongrass is used as a flavoring. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as “lemon” flavoring in herbal teas. In manufacturing, lemongrass is used as a fragrance in deodorants, soaps, and cosmetics. Lemongrass is also used in making vitamin A and natural citral. What is lemongrass most commonly used for? Dried […]

leaves. Lemongrass is a plant. The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. Lemongrass is commonly taken orally, applied directly to the skin, or inhaled as aromatherapy for many different conditions. How is lemongrass used for medicine? The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. Lemongrass is used for treating digestive […]

This is Indian Lemon Grass called Leeli Chai in India: Lemon grass is a perennial, aromatic tall grass with a light lemon scent used for culinary and medicinal purposes. What is lemongrass called in India? The so called East Indian lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) , also known as Malabar or Cochin grass is native to […]

Citronella can be mildly noxious, particularly in oil form. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratusCymbopogon citratusEast Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, while West Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is native to maritime Southeast Asia.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cymbopogon Is Lemon Grass […]

After all, this earthy concoction helps to accelerate your metabolism, and promotes weight loss. Besides, it is also a natural diuretic, which means it also helps you lose excess water weight from your body. It’s a total win-win! Lemongrass is high in potassium, which makes it perfect to control blood pressure levels. How do you […]

Linda, lemongrass is a type of grass grown and used widely in many tropical regions. It’s very common in the Thai and Vietnamese cuisines. It has a mild citrus flavor – hence the name. Why do they call it lemongrass? 24.1 Introduction. Lemongrass is a tropical perennial plant which yields aromatic oil. The name lemongrass […]

Promotes Healthy Hair Lemongrass oil supports hair growth, and can also eliminate itchiness and provide relief from scalp irritation. The oil can also be used to prevent the shedding of hair, promote hair regrowth, and contract hair follicles to prevent hair fall. How do I use lemongrass on my hair? Make a lemongrass hair rinse […]

Cymbopogon, also known as lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, Cochin grass, Malabar grass, oily heads, citronella grass or fever grass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass familygrass familyMonocotyledons (/ˌmɒnəˌkɒtəˈliːdənz/), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae sensu Chase & Reveal) are grass and grass-like flowering plants (angiosperms), […]

Both, citronella (Cymbopogon Nardus) & lemon grass (Cymbopogon CitratusCymbopogon CitratusEast Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, while West Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is native to maritime Southeast Asia.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cymbopogon Is citronella same as lemon grass? […]

East Indian: An heirloom variety that contains many essential oils with medicinal benefits. Hardy in zones 9 to 11. West Indian: This variety is the most popular cooking variety and is often used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. It’s also sometimes called Ornamental Lemongrass. Which lemongrass variety is best? According to the Missouri Botanical Garden […]

Two varieties are commonly found in nurseries: West Indian lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) and East Indian lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus). Both can be used for cooking, but the thicker West Indian variety is better. Are there different types of lemon grass? LemongrassLower classifications How do you identify lemongrass? There are two of the 55 species […]

It is concluded that lemongrass, one of the most popular Brazilian herbal medicines, used for its alleged CNS-depressant effects, is atoxic but lacks hypnotic or anxiolytic properties. Is lemongrass good for depression? It has many other potential health benefits, too. In fact, lemongrass essential oil is a popular tool in aromatherapy to help relieve stress, […]

Lemon grass is widely cultivated in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu in the southern region, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal in the northern region and Assam in the north-eastern region. At present, East Indian lemon grass (C. flexuosus) is mainly cultivated in the western part of India. What is lemongrass called in […]

Cymbopogon citratusCymbopogon citratusEast Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, while West Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is native to maritime Southeast Asia.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cymbopogon Where is lemon grass native to? The so-called East-Indian lemongrass (C. flexuosus) (also […]