Lemongrass - लेमनग्रास

Cymbopogon citratus or Lemongrass is long-lasting plant which looks like a grass at one end and other end contains spikes which gives flowers. Its body is of off-white colour and has thin long leaves (like spring onion). In India it is famous as Bhsutrina. Taste is as same as that of lemon and is citrus in nature.

Nutritional Contents:

• Vitamins –

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B6
• Riboflavin
• Niacin

• Minerals –

• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Zinc
• Iron

• Flavonoids

Lemongrass contains antioxidant, i.e. flavonoids, which help removing toxic substances from body and relieves body from high fever and other infections. This vegetable is of great medicinal uses. It cures all types of pain like stomach ache, headache, sprains etc.

Intake Tips:

• Soup
• Tea
• Dried leaves with meal

Avoid over consumption of Lemongrass.