Lemon Grass
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Synonyms:Lemon grass stalk,Andropogon citratus,Cymbopogon citratus
Common name: lemon grass, fever grass, sereh, citroengras, te limon, zacate limon.
MANY USES OF LEMON GRASS
Spice / Seasoning for cooking
Dry and use it for Tea
Internally Uses: When taken internally, lemongrass has been recommended for stomachaches, diarrhea, gas, bowel spasms, vomiting, fever, the flu, and headaches and other types of pain.
The oil is used to cleanse oily skin, and in aromatherapy it is used as a relaxant
dry it and burn it for bug repellant Lemongrass has insect repellant properties and has an ingredient in citronella
Grow it near your Deck or Porch to repel insects and Reptiles
Use Lemongrass in the bath for a soothing aromatherapy experience by placing a mesh bag with a handful of leaves under the running bath water, then letting the bag soak in the water with you as you bathe. Very relaxing.
Use it to make soap
Many many other uses