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Cymbopogon citratus - Avartaki, Lemongrass

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Bhustrina, Cymbopogon, lemongrass

Bhustrina, better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.[1]

Uses

  • Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisines and also as medicinal herb in India. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh.
  • It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood.
  • Lemongrass oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative.
  • Citronella is usually planted in home gardens to ward off insects such as whitefly adults.
  • Lemon grass is also used as an addition to tea, and in preparations such as kadha, which is a traditional herbal brew used against coughs, colds, etc.
  • It has medicinal properties and is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine. It is supposed to help with relieving cough and nasal congestion.[2]

Useful part of the plant

  • Leaves and oil prepare from the leaves'.

Common name

  • English - Lemon Grass
  • Kannada name - ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು
  • Hindi - Chaipatt

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