Description

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus)

This grass is grown best under sunny conditions and is adapted to grow in a variety of soil types that are well drained.  Oil extracts are used in perfumery, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.  It is grown around the boundaries of gardens for soil conservation and is used as a vegetable, culinary herb and beverage base.

Medicinally, lemon grass is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal ailments, fevers and hypertension.  A tea is made as a remedy for cough, flu, gingivitis, digestive problems and stomachache.

Fun Fact: Beekeepers sometimes use lemon grass oil in swarm traps to attract swarms of bees.