Lemongrass
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Botanical Name |
Cymbopogon citratus |
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Family |
Poaceae (Gramineae) |
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Other Names |
Andropogon citratus, A, schoenathus, Guatemala
lemongrass, Madagascar lemongrass, West Indian lemongrass
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Description |
Tall clump forming perennial red grass up to 1.5m/5ft |
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Aroma |
Lemony |
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Cultivation |
Well drained light soil, sunny climate |
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Native to |
Asia |
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Cultivated in |
Africa |
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Parts Used |
Leaves, oil |
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Actions |
Analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, prophylactic, sedative, tonic |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of leaves |
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Constituents |
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Combines with |
Bergamot, geranium, ginger, jasmine, lavender, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, rosemary, tea tree, yarrow |
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Note |
Top |
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Skin |
Acne, athlete’s foot, insect repellent, scabies |
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Circulatory, muscle joint |
Poor circulation |
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Digestive |
Colic, indigestion |
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Immune |
Fevers |
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Nervous system |
Headaches, nervous exhaustion, stress |
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Other Uses |
Soaps. Detergents, cosmetics, perfumes, flavourings |
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Caution |
Use with care |