What Lemongrass Is All About
Lemongrass, botanically classified as Cymbopogon citratus, is an aromatic grass belonging to the Poaceae family . The perennial plant thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates and grows upright, reaching anywhere from 1 to 1.5 meters in height. Lemongrass, a native to Southeast Asia is having two main species: West-Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citrate) and East-Indian Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon flexuosus). West-Indian Lemongrass is mostly used for culinary preparations, while East-Indian Lemongrass is used as essential oil and is used in scent, perfume, soaps, lotions etc.. Lemongrass is favored for its tangy, light, and bright citrus-like scent and taste.
Lemon grass is a perennial crop and having oil production for 5 years once planted. It smells sweet and has a fresh, lemony aroma with a citrus flavor. It is a common ingredient in Thai cooking and a bug repellant. Lemon grass oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti – oxidant, anti -septic, anti- ageing, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer too. It contains high levels of an aromatic tarpene known as linalool which is said to be as effective as chemo in targeting cancer cells. Lemon grass oil is used in aroma therapy to freshen air, reducing stress and uplifting mood. It is also used as a folk remedy to promote sleep, relieve pain and boosting immunity. It may reduce cancer risk of a person if taken properly. The citrola in lemon grass is thought to have potent anti-cancer abilities against some cancer cell lines. A 2009 study published in the journal namely “Chemico-Biological interactions” revealed that lemon grass essential oil is effective in targeting at least 12 different human cancer cell lines. Animal trials showed that direct injection of lemon grass essential oil inhibited cancer tumors.
We produce, manufacture, sell and supply Lemongrass slips/plants, lemongrass green leaves, lemongrass dried leaves, lemongrass oil, moringa green leaves, moringa powder, moringa seeds etc. we have registered our product, lemongrass oil in the name of Lemon-e-fresh.
