There is probably no plant more interesting to feature than lemongrass. It has a unique fragrant citrus aroma and has been used in the kitchen around the world for centuries.
Lemongrass has been a hot commodity since ancient times. It is a must for most asian cookings. It’s oil is antiseptic anti-cancer and anti-fungal, can be used to treat athlete’s foot, acne and improve circulation. It’s oil is also an effective insect repellent and is increasingly being used in natural repellent spray.
Lemongrass tea treats plethora of symptoms as headaches, diarrhea, nausea, fever, stomachaches, and flu. Because of the latter, it is known as “fever grass” in Jamaica, Trinidad and other countries, and the claims are backed by the Smithsonian Institution’s handbook on herbs.
It’s a very important ingredients for many Malaysian dishes such as satay, rendang and masak lemak cili api.
Lemongrass oil has been proven to be an effective antifungal agent as well as anticancer properties when tested on animal subjects. The oil was most effective against colon cancer cell and neroblastoma cancer cells.
Lemongrass has been long used as a repellent and natural pesticide. It was officially registered with the EPA in 1962 in the formula to repel dogs and cats from gardens and furniture. It is now widely used as natural insect repellent to deter mosquitos, roaches and other bugs.
Lemongrass is winter hardy in Zone 8 and up. In some instance, if you cover up the roots with decent amount of mulch, lemongrass might grow back in the Spring. Although lemongrass prefers moist soil, it will withstand and thrive minor draughts. .
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Recording Date: Ooctober 2, 2013
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Very informative. Thank you!