(This article was originally posted on wikihow.com) Lemongrass, also known as Cymbopogon Citratus, has many benefits and versatile uses. This familiar herb is popularly used in Thai dishes to add that citrus-like aroma and zing flavour. It is also commonly used for herbal teas. However, many of us are unaware that growing the plant itself can benefit us indoors. In Singapore, this herb is readily available in bundles in supermarkets and wet markets. You may be faced with excess lemongrass which you do not know what to do with them. Instead of throwing them away as veggie scraps, why not grow them indoors and use them in other ways? 4 uses from the lemongrass plant that you can adopt daily: 1. Homemade tea drink to prevent cold and flu Lemongrass contains two chemical compounds, citral and geranial that can reduce inflammation. This, in turn, increases sweating, that can bring down fevers and flushing out toxins from the body. Simple recipe infusing lemongrass, ginger and honey for 1 cup of tea:
The chemical compounds present in lemongrass, geranial and neral can inhibit mosquitoes’ ability to detect carbon dioxide emitted from us and thus unable to detect bite targets. The other mosquito-repelling chemicals geraniol and citronellol also contribute to its high efficacy as a mozzie repellent by emitting the scent that mosquitoes hate, but pleasant to us. Simple DIY recipe for lemongrass oil extraction:
3. Using homemade lemongrass oil for natural mosquito repellent candle Taking advantage of the natural mosquito-repelling properties in lemongrass, you can make use of lemongrass oil to make mosquito repellent candles. The higher concentration of lemongrass oil present in candles can effectively repel mosquitoes with the scent lingering for a longer period and covering a large area. Simple DIY recipe for mosquito repellent candle:
4. Homemade lemongrass oil roll-on for treating migraines by aromatherapy One of the chemical compounds found in lemongrass plant, eugenol, is effective to relieve headaches and migraine. This functions similarly as aspirin to provide a temporary solution for the throbbing pain, but not to directly treat and cure permanently. It works by inhaling a small amount of lemongrass oil rubbed on skin at pain points. Simple roll-on recipe using lemongrass oil:
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