Some dishes are incomplete without serai or lemongrass as part of the ingredient. That is a given. Imagine a pot of curry or ayam goreng berempah or sambal nasi lemak without it…bleeh…
Are there any other uses for lemongrass beside enhancing flavours of our cooking? As aromatherapy, it is a natural remedy to reduce body aches, ward of insects, kill bacteria and to help our digestive system.
The compounds that make up lemongrass has other benefits such as anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-insecticidal and anti-septic.
Scent of lemongrass has a light and fresh lemony smell which is stimulating, relaxing, soothing and balancing.
Other common benefits of lemongrass essential oil.
Relieves headaches
Reduces stomach aches
Alleviates abdominal and muscle pain
Kills germs
Acts as an astringent
Reduces fever
Boosts energy
Eases digestive tract spasms
Reduces stomach aches
Alleviates abdominal and muscle pain
Kills germs
Acts as an astringent
Reduces fever
Boosts energy
Eases digestive tract spasms
All these while i thought it is only good for cooking. Looks like lemongrass and other herbs and spices contains health and beauty benefits too.
Anyone else have any other benefits to add to this list?
Wing
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