Lemon grass herb Names

 

Lemon Grass herb is a tall tropical grass. The fresh stalks and leaves have a clean lemonlike odour because they contain an essential oil, which is also present in lemon peel.

 

Lemon grass herb description :

Lemon grass herb is a long thick grass with leaves at the top and a solid portion several inches long at the root end.Llower portion of the leomon garss herb is sliced or pounded and used in cooking. As a spice, fresh lemon grass is preferred for its vibrant flavour, lemon grass is also sold in dried form. Dried spice is available in several forms: chopped in slices, cut and sifted, powdered, or as an oil can be extracted from lemon grass herb.

 

Lemon grass herb culinary Uses :

Lemon grass in cooking is used in savoury dishes and meat, poultry, seafood and vegetable curries. Lemon grass herb tastes well with coconut milk, especially with chicken or seafood. Lemon grass heb stems are also used in teas, pickles and in flavouring marinades.

 

Lemon grass herb Medicinal Properties :

Lemon grass herb is considered a diuretic, tonic and stimulant. It promotes good digestion, and a preparation of lemon grass herb with pepper has been used for relief of menstrual troubles and nausea.Lemon grass herb induces perspiration, to cool the body and reduce a fever. Lemon grass herb is a known a mild insect repellent (citronella) and the essential lemon grass herb oil is used in perfumery.