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*Citronella is usually planted in home gardens to ward off insects such as whitefly adults. | *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. | *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"/> | + | *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"/> |
==Useful part of the plant== | ==Useful part of the plant== | ||
Revision as of 11:16, 16 June 2017
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
