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[[File:YosriNov04Pokok Serai.JPG|thumb|right|''Bhustrina'', ''Cymbopogon'', ''lemongrass'']]
'''Bhustrina''' better known as lemongrass is a genus of Asian, African, Australian and tropical island plants in the grass family.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Anxiety}}, {{Uses|High cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Digestion}}, {{Uses|Rough}}, {{Uses|Kidney detoxification}}.
== Uses Chemical Composition== *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 powderedLemon grass oil are nerol, or used fresh.*It is commonly used in teas, soupslimonene, linalool and curriesbeta-caryphyllene. It The content of myrcene is also suitable for use with poultrylow, fish, beef, and seafood.* Lemongrass but still enough to make the 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 susceptible to help with relieving cough and nasal congestion.oxidative polymerization<ref name="useschemical composition"/>
==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Majjigehullu|ml=Vasana Pullu|sa=Aaavartaki|ta=Karppurappul|te=Nimmagaddi|hi=Gandhatrina|en=Lemon Grass, Oil grass}} ==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa===Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter), Amla (Sour)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp / Penetrating), Ruksha (Dry)===Veerya===Sheeta (Cooling)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Reduces Vata, Pitta and Kapha===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Annual shrub}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Alternate|Stipulate|The leaves are alternate, stipulate, paripinnate compound, very numerous, closely placed, rachis 8.8-12.5 cm long}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|||}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|||||}} ===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|Individual shoots}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Lemongrass is a sub-tropical plant and it can’t handle hard freezing temperatures<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Dry regions of India}}, {{Commonly seen|Sea coast}}, {{Commonly seen|Dry zone in Srilanka}}. ==Photo 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 oilFile:Starr 080531-4968 Cymbopogon citratus.jpg|Leaves </gallery> == References == <references><ref name="lemongrasschemical composition">[httphttps://www.eflorasmdidea.orgcom/products/proper/florataxonproper08404.aspx?flora_idhtml Phytochemicals]</ref><ref name=2&taxon_id=108952 Flora of China"Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/703261/details Morphology]</ref><ref name="usesHow to plant/cultivate">[http://planetwellwww.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/11/lemongrass-healthgrow-benefits-and-healing-properties/ "Lemongrass Health Benefits And Healing Properties | Ayurvedic Wellness & Lifestyle"use.html How to Grow]</ref>
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[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
== External Links ==* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=108952 Cymbopogon on floras.org]
* [http://doctorschar.com/lemon-grass-cymbopogon-citrullus/ Cymbopogon on doctorschar information]*[https://enwww.wikipediaeasytogrowbulbs.orgcom/wikipages/Cymbopogon Cymbopogonlemongrass-planting-guide Lemongrass Bulb Planting Guide]* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/lemon-grass-Wikipediaherbs.html Lemon Grass – Side Effects and Health Benefits]
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