Lemon Grass (C/S) (OG) (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS)

Description:
Lemon Grass is an aromatic tropical perennial belonging to the Gramineae (Poaceae) family. It resembles a gigantic weed and ia a tall plant with a short rhizome throwing up long, slender leaf blades, tapering upwards to a point, and a branched panicle of flowers. The leaf blades have a distinct lemon flavor.

Origin:
Guatemala

Other Names:
Andropogon Schoenanthus, Bhutrin, Citronella, Fever Tea, Gandhatrana, Hari-chaha, Lemongrass, Melissa Grass, Sereh

Part Used:
Leaf

Culinary Uses:
Lemon Grass is a herb used widely in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Lemon Grass can be used to season to soups, fish, and chicken dishes.
To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 teaspoon of Lemon Grass, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Lemon Grass is antiseptic and known to be used for headaches, flu, disordered menstration, vomiting and diarrhea, stomachache, colic, flatulence, fever and catarrh.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
Lemmongrass should not be used during pregnancy.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Psychic abilities and cleansing, and lust potions.
Planet Rulership: Mercury
Element Rulership: Air
Gender: Masculine
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