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'''Bhustrina''', better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.<ref name="lemongrass"/>
== 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.<ref name="uses"/>
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="lemongrass">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=108952 Flora of China]</ref>
<ref name="uses">[http://planetwell.com/lemongrass-health-benefits-and-healing-properties/ "Lemongrass Health Benefits And Healing Properties | Ayurvedic Wellness & Lifestyle"]</ref>
</references>
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbopogon Cymbopogon-Wikipedia]
[[category:Herbs]]
'''Bhustrina''', better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.<ref name="lemongrass"/>
== 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.<ref name="uses"/>
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="lemongrass">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=108952 Flora of China]</ref>
<ref name="uses">[http://planetwell.com/lemongrass-health-benefits-and-healing-properties/ "Lemongrass Health Benefits And Healing Properties | Ayurvedic Wellness & Lifestyle"]</ref>
</references>
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbopogon Cymbopogon-Wikipedia]
[[category:Herbs]]
