Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a tall plant that grows mainly in Southeast Asia and India. The plant can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 meters. It grows as a massive bush and has variations of names: lemongrass, lemongrass, as well as cymbal and citronella. Variations of application, as well as lovage , sorghum, are various - in cookery, medicine, cosmetology.

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80 percent of lemongrass consists of citral. The substance has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains essential oils, vitamin C, magnesium, calcium and manganese.

The use of lemongrass in cooking

Most often, lemon remedy is used in the culinary field. It is used in the form of tea or as a dried seasoning. It is appropriate to add it to seafood, poultry, vegetables. It will add a subtle and light citrus flavor and aroma to vegetables, spaghetti and various stews. It is also suitable for desserts and pastries.

Aromatic lemongrass leaves are used for brewing tea not only in Asia but also in North Africa. They refresh and invigorate the body, especially in hot weather.

To prepare a healthy drink, you need to pour boiling water over the dried leaves and let them cool down a bit. Even three minutes is enough for the drink to infuse. If desired, you can add honey or sugar. The drink can also be consumed cold, for example, with ice. Its quality and properties will not deteriorate as a result.

You can diversify the taste of tea in other ways:

Combine with green tea in the desired proportions.
Add mint. The result is also a calming effect on the nervous system. This is a great option for a drink after a hard day's work.

Useful properties of lemongrass

Like other spices , lemongrass has a number of positive properties.

At low pressure, lemongrass improves the condition of blood vessels, prevents dizziness and weakness, from which hypotensives suffer. It also improves digestion, and relieves nausea.

Lemongrass will be useful for nervous tension, fatigue. In addition, it helps eliminate toxins from the body.

Contraindication

The products are not recommended for people with high blood pressure, pregnant and lactating women.

Lemon plant presented in our online store due to its naturalness and useful properties is a great way to keep your body and well-being in shape.

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