OVERVIEW:
Lemongrass, also called citronella, has a lemony scent with a hint of rose. With its bright and fresh flavor with lemon notes, lemongrass is an essential ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cooking. Dried whole or cut lemongrass should be soaked for two hours in warm water before used in cooking. It is an extremely popular tea and used to add citrus flavor to soups, stews, curries, vegetables, rice, seafood, and meats.
Lemongrass has many other uses in the health and beauty industry and is commonly used as a bug repellant. The compounds that make up lemongrass have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, insecticidal, and antiseptic properties and is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Besides being relaxing and uplifting, enhancing the skin and promoting healthy cells, and helping to protect your stomach lining the benefits are too many to list, so grab a cup and make some tea!
LATIN:
Cymbopogon citratus
ORIGIN:
Guatemala
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Leaf/ Cut & Sifted
CATEGORY:
Culinary and Medicinal Herb
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
WHAT'S COOKING:
Bacon & Egg Ramen
Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup with Cucumber
Lemongrass-Ginger Patties
Lime Curry
Mussels with Spices, Ginger, Lemongrass & Coriander
Lemongrass
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep all herbs out of reach of children and pets.For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
