Health Benefits
Lemongrass tea is made from the dried leaves of the lemongrass plant and is used both medicinally and as a health beverage. It is known for:
- Relieving digestive tract spasms
- Reducing stomachache, high blood pressure, and convulsions
- Soothing pain, vomiting, cough, and achy joints (rheumatism)
- Helping with fever, colds, and exhaustion
- Killing germs and acting as a mild astringent
- Easing anxiety
Additional Benefits:
- Lowering cholesterol
- Preventing infections
- Boosting oral health
- Pain relief
- Boosting red blood cell production
- Relieving bloating
- Easing stomach and intestinal spasms
🍵 How to Prepare
Steep or boil dried lemongrass leaves to make a herbal infusion or decoction.
- Use about 1 teaspoon of dried lemongrass leaves per cup of boiling water.
- Let steep, then drink while warm.
- It is also a common ingredient in detox teas and may help with weight loss due to its natural diuretic properties.
