Lemon grass 

🌿 Botanical Name: Cymbopogon

🌿 Herbal Uses of Lemongrass:

1. Digestive Health

   • Carminative: Relieves gas and bloating.

   • Stomach Soother: Helps with indigestion and abdominal discomfort.

   • Appetite Stimulant: Improves appetite and supports digestive function.
     
     

2. Anti-Nausea and Anti-Emetic

   • Morning Sickness: Commonly used to ease nausea in pregnancy.

   • Motion Sickness: Effective remedy for nausea related to travel.

   • General Nausea: Helps reduce nausea caused by other conditions, such as chemotherapy.
     
     

3. Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief

   • Joint Pain: Reduces inflammation and pain, particularly in conditions like arthritis.

   • Muscle Soreness: Helps relieve pain associated with muscle strain or tension.

   • Headaches: Used for relieving mild headaches and tension.
     
     

4. Cold and Flu Remedy

   • Sweat-Inducing: Promotes sweating to help reduce fever and flush out toxins.

   • Expectorant: Assists in loosening mucus and clearing the respiratory tract.

   • Immune Booster: Strengthens the immune system and may reduce the severity of colds.
     
     

5. Cardiovascular Health

   • Blood Circulation: Improves circulation and may support overall cardiovascular health.

   • Cholesterol: May help in reducing high cholesterol levels.

   • Blood Pressure: Potentially helps in reducing blood pressure.
     
     

6. Detoxification

   • Liver Health: Promotes liver function and detoxification processes.

   • Antioxidant Properties: Helps protect the body from free radicals and oxidative stress.
     
     

7. Anti-Microbial

   • Antibacterial: Has mild antibacterial properties, useful for preventing infections.

   • Anti-Fungal: Effective against some fungal infections, including athlete's foot.

🌱 Plant Description:

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Height: 3–6 feet (90–180 cm)

• Structure: Long, slender, grass-like leaves with a strong citrus aroma.

• Leaves: Narrow, long, and tapering (around 12–20 inches).

• Roots: Strong, fibrous root system.

• Flowering & Fruit: Small, inconspicuous flowers; primarily grown for its leaves.

🌱 Propagation:

• By Division: New plants are grown from the clumps of roots or rhizomes.

• By Seed: Less common, as seeds are not often used in cultivation.

🗓️ Harvest Time:

• Leaves: Can be harvested throughout the growing season once the plant matures. 

• Typically, leaves are cut about 8–12 months after planting when the plant is well-established.