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'''Bhustrina''', better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.  ==Uses=={{Uses|ore throats}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|cold}}, {{Uses|Anxiety}}, {{Uses|High cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Digestion}}, {{Uses|Rough}}, {{Uses|Kidney detoxification}}. ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Leaves}}. ==Chemical Composition==Seed contains anthraquinones,namely; (aurantio-obtusin, chryso-obtusin,obtusin, chrysoobtusin-2-O-beta-glucoside,physcion,emodin,chrysophanol,obtusifolin,obtusifolin-2-O-beta-D-glucoside, alaternin 2-O-β-Dglucopyranoside)15, brassinosteroids(brassinolide, castasterone, typhasterol,teasterone, and 28-norcastasterone), andmonoglycerides (monopalmitin andmonoolein)16. Phenolic glycosides such asrubrofusarin triglucoside, nor-rubrofusaringentiobioside, demethylflavasperonegentiobioside, torachrysone gentiobioside,torachrysone tetraglucoside and torachrysoneapioglucoside were also isolated 17<ref name="lemongrasschemical composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Majjigehullu|ml=Vasana Pullu|sa=Aaavartaki|ta=Karppurappul|te=Nimmagaddi|hi=Gandhatrina|en=Lemon Grass, Oil grass}} ==Habit=={{Habit|branched shrub}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|alternate|stipulate|The leaves are alternate, stipulate, paripinnate compound, very numerous, closely placed, rachis 8.8-12.5 cm long, narrowly furrowed, slender, pubescent, with an erect linear gland between the leaflets of each pair, leaflets 16-24, very shortly stalked 2-2.5 cm long 1-1.3 cm broad, slightly overlapping, oval oblong, obtuse, at both the ends}}.<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|bisexual|2.5 cm long|bright yellow|5-20|The racemes are few-flowered, short, erect, crowded in axils of upper leaves so as to form a large terminal inflorescence stamens barren; the ovary is superior, unilocular, with marginal ovules.}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|short legume|7.5–11 cm long, 1.5 cm broad|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown.|12-20 seeds}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.

== Uses How to plant/cultivate== *Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb Plants reach about 3 m height with 3.5 cm stem diameter in Asian cuisines and also as medicinal herb 2 years, in India. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried 4 years about 5 m height and powdered, or used fresh7 cm stem diameter.*It is commonly used in teas, soups, Flowering and curries. It fruiting is also suitable for use with poultryalmost throughout the year, fish, beef, and seafood.* Lemongrass oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative. *Citronella is but in India there are usually planted in home gardens to ward off insects such as whitefly adults.*Lemon grass is also used as an addition to teatwo main flowering periods, and one in preparations such as kadha, which is a traditional herbal brew used against coughs, colds, etc.*It has medicinal properties the early monsoon and is used extensively another in [[Ayurvedic medicine]]. It is supposed to help with relieving cough and nasal congestionthe late monsoon.<ref name="usesHow to plant/cultivate"/>

==Useful part of the plantCommonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|dry regions of India}}, {{Commonly seen|sea coast}}, {{Commonly seen|dry zone in Sri Lanka}}.

==Common namePhoto Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">Image:Serai.jpg|Lemon grass at a marketImage:Prepared lemon grass.JPG|Prepared lemon grassImage:LemongrassEssOil.png|Lemongrass (''Cymbopogon flexuosus'') essential oil in clear glass vial</gallery>

== References == <references><ref name="lemongrasschemical composition">[http://wwwciteseerx.ist.efloraspsu.orgedu/viewdoc/florataxondownload?doi=10.aspx?flora_id1.1.679.2571&rep=2rep1&taxon_idtype=108952 Flora of Chinapdf "Pharmacological"]</ref><ref name="usesLeaf">[http://planetwelleol.comorg/pages/703261/details "eol.ord"]</lemongrass-health-benefits-and-healing-propertiesref><ref name="How to plant/ cultivate"Lemongrass Health Benefits And Healing Properties | Ayurvedic Wellness >[https://www.prota4u.org/database/protav8.asp?g=pe& Lifestylep=Senna+auriculata+(L.)+Roxb. "prota4u"]</ref>

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