Gluten the Enemy

Health Benefits of Lemongrass

Ms H 

 The lemongrass, cymbopogon, growths in Asia, Africa, Australia and the tropical islands. Due to their scent the leaves and the oil commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herb.

Nutritional values:

·      Lemongrass is rich in minerals:

magnesium,

copper,

iron,

potassium,

calcium,

phosphorous

manganese.

·      Lemongrass is a good source of vitamins:

vitamin C,

vitamin A.

folic acid,

folate; vitamin B₁₂  B₉

Health benefits of lemongrass:

·      Lemongrass tea contains antiseptic compounds that kill bad bacteria and parasites in the digestive tract  providing  healthy digestive system.

·      Controls cholesterol level by reducing the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine and assisting in the oxidation of LDL- cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in the blood, which helps to prevent atherosclerotic plaque buildup.

·      Lemongrass tea helps fight cancer by causing the cancer cell commit suicide.

·      Regular consumption of lemongrass tea maintains detoxification of the body by removing toxins, uric acid and bad cholesterols.

·      The antibacterial and antifungal properties of lemongrass able it to fight fever, coughs and flu.

·      The anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties appoint it for treating arthritis, rheumatism, gout and joint pain generally.

·      Keeps skins healthy.