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Lemongrass (Nimbu Ghas / Harichaya)
Cymbopogon citratus
ଧନ୍ୱନ୍ତରୀ ଘାସ (Dhanwantari Ghasa)लेमनग्रास (Lemongrass) / नींबू घासHarichaya
- Family
- Poaceae
- Origin
- Maritime Southeast Asia
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Both
About the Plant
Tufted perennial aromatic clump-forming grass; erect culms with rough linear flat leaf blades up to 1m giving sharp lemon scent when crushed, and branched drooping panicles.
Traditional Uses
Feverish colds, digestive sluggishness, joint aches, and headache
Parts Used
Leaves, aerial shoots, oil
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Katu, Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Teekshna
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, digestive carminative, and relieves tension headaches
Precautions
Essential oil can irritate sensitive skin if applied neat; dilute in carrier oil
Interesting Facts
Yields citral; popularly brewed across India and Southeast Asia as fragrant 'Lemongrass chai'