Trying to cling onto my recent holiday to Thailand, I am burning Lemongrass all over the house and I just can't get enough of its energising aroma let alone the mouth watering dishes it infuses.
While not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), lemongrass reportedly has a wide variety of therapeutic effects. Because the herb has not been studied extensively in people, its effectiveness is based mainly on the results of animal and laboratory studies as well as its centuries-old reputation as a folk remedy. Lemongrass is used to treat nervous disorders and stomach problems. In the Amazon, lemongrass is highly regarded as a sedative tea.
When taken internally, lemongrass has been recommended for stomach aches, diarrhoea, gas, bowel spasms, vomiting, fever, flu, headaches and other types of pain. The herb (or its essential oil) may be applied externally to help treat acne, athlete’s foot, lower back pain, sciatica, sprains, tendinitis, neuralgia, and rheumatism. To treat circulatory disorders, some authorities recommend rubbing a few drops of lemongrass oil on the skin of affected areas; it is believed to work by improving blood flow.
Like many essential oils, lemongrass is also used in aromatherapy.
Add 2 drops to water in an oil burner and inhale something exotic and energising!
