This grass can be referred to as a multi-purpose plant and a broad-spectrum herb as its health benefits spans across many health issues offering benefits from simple day to day health issues to life threatening terminal diseases.
But that is not all, this wonder herb has also found its way into the art and science of cookery doubling as a fragrance and flavoring agent, due to its alluring lemon-like flavor and rose-like fragrance.
Lemongrass possesses antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, hence useful in treating infections such as ringworm, sores, Athlete’s Foot, scabies, urinary tract infections and oral or vaginal candidiasis.
Lemongrass is a proven ally in the treatment of various disorders of the nervous system such as convulsions, nervousness, vertigo and various neuronal disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Lemongrass when used as green tea, for steam baths and as bath water, has the ability to improve the circulation of blood helping to relieve spasms and muscle cramps and to subdue fevers and calm various types of aches and pains (headaches, migraines, rheumatism, lumbago, sprains, neuralgia, and back aches) due to its analgesic and soothing effects upon the nerves and muscles .
Lemongrass possesses the abilities to control body fat and cholesterol, keeping them at healthy levels. Hence, helping to prevent the accumulation of fats in the blood vessels and to encourage the free flow of blood in the arteries and preventing various cardiac disorders such as high-blood pressure, atherosclerosis and fatty liver.
Lemongrass by its diuretic properties which increases the quantity and frequency of urination, helps to detoxify the body. This Detoxification helps to remove poisonous wastes from the body creating a healthy alkaline environment needed for the healthy functioning of the various organs of the body such as the liver and kidney.
There is a saying that if you don't want to have cancer then have a good liver and it is a proven fact scientifically that lemongrass possesses the potency to fight against different types of cancers (breast cancer, skin cancer, liver cancer etc.) by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells during the initial phases and stopping further production of cancerous cells while at the same time not harming the normal healthy body cells.
Lemongrass is also rich in micro-nutrients. Micro-nutrients
are essential vitamins and minerals needed by the body though in little amounts
yet are vital for important biological reactions going on second by second
within the body. The
absence of micro-nutrients over a long period causes degenerative diseases that
can ultimately lead to an untimely death. Hence, the reason they are
called vital forces or life forces.
Here are the vital forces that can be found in
lemongrass and their functions; Vitamin-A (beta carotene)
Helps to keep eyesight and promote the growth of
skin, hair, bones, and teeth. Carotenoids
act as antioxidants that prevent some cancers and fight heart disease.
Vitamin B-1 (thiamine)
helps the body convert carbohydrates into energy and is necessary for the heart,
muscles, and nervous system to function properly.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic
acid) helps in cell building,
maintaining normal growth and development of the central nervous system. It stimulates the adrenal glands and increases the
production of cortisone and other adrenal hormones. It is essential for the conversion of fat and sugar to energy. It also helps guard against most
physical and mental stresses and toxins and increases vitality.
Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) may
reduce the risk of heart disease. Regulates the metabolism of
amino acids and carbohydrates. Aids healthy nervous system function and in the
production of red blood cells. Important for normal brain function.
Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic
Acid) is vital for new cell creation. Helps prevent brain and spine birth defects when
taken early in pregnancy. Essential for mental and
emotional health as it helps to maintain normal brain functions.
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