Lemon Grass
(Cymbopogon Citratus)
The Biological name of Lemon Grass is "Symbopogon flexuous.” Lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus Stapf.), is a potential aromatic plant, yields “Lemon grass oil of commerce.” The important constituent of the oil is “citral,” a terpene aldehyde, which is mainly used for the manufacture of vitamin-A.
Lemon Grass is a tall tropical grass. The fresh stalks and leaves have a clean lemon like odour because they contain an essential oil, which is also present in lemon peel.
OTHER NAMES
French: Herbe de citron
German: Zitronengras
Italian: Erba di limone
Spanish: Hierba de Limon
Indian: Bhustrina, Sera
Indonesian: sere, Sereh
Lao: Bai Mak Nao
Malay: Serai
Singhalese: Sera
Thai: Takrai
Common use :-
Lemon grass commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood. It is often used as a tea in African countries (e.g. Togo).East-Indian Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin Grass or Malabar Grass, is native to Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand while the West-Indian lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) is assumed to have its origins in Malaysia. While both can used interchangeably, Citratus is more suited for cooking. In India, C. Citratus is use both as a medical herb and in perfumes
MEDICINAL USE
This grass is rich in a substance called citral, the active ingredient in lemon peel. This substance said to aid in digestion as well as relieves spasms, muscle cramps, rheumatism, and headaches.
The grass considered a diuretic, tonic, and stimulant. A preparation of lemon grass with pepper has used for relief of menstrual troubles and nausea. It induces perspiration, to cool the body and reduce a fever. It is well know a mild insect repellent (citronella) and the essential oil used in perfumery. Lemon grass is also use commercially as the lemon scent in many products including soaps, perfumes, and candles. A related plant, (Cymbopogon nardus) is the ingredient in citronella candles sold to ward off mosquitoes and other insects.
HCMS are providing good quality in the reasonable rates for various products of lemon grass in the various cities.
Those who are interested to buy please contact with us
(Cymbopogon Citratus)
The Biological name of Lemon Grass is "Symbopogon flexuous.” Lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus Stapf.), is a potential aromatic plant, yields “Lemon grass oil of commerce.” The important constituent of the oil is “citral,” a terpene aldehyde, which is mainly used for the manufacture of vitamin-A.
Lemon Grass is a tall tropical grass. The fresh stalks and leaves have a clean lemon like odour because they contain an essential oil, which is also present in lemon peel.
OTHER NAMES
French: Herbe de citron
German: Zitronengras
Italian: Erba di limone
Spanish: Hierba de Limon
Indian: Bhustrina, Sera
Indonesian: sere, Sereh
Lao: Bai Mak Nao
Malay: Serai
Singhalese: Sera
Thai: Takrai
Common use :-
Lemon grass commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood. It is often used as a tea in African countries (e.g. Togo).East-Indian Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin Grass or Malabar Grass, is native to Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand while the West-Indian lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) is assumed to have its origins in Malaysia. While both can used interchangeably, Citratus is more suited for cooking. In India, C. Citratus is use both as a medical herb and in perfumes
MEDICINAL USE
This grass is rich in a substance called citral, the active ingredient in lemon peel. This substance said to aid in digestion as well as relieves spasms, muscle cramps, rheumatism, and headaches.
The grass considered a diuretic, tonic, and stimulant. A preparation of lemon grass with pepper has used for relief of menstrual troubles and nausea. It induces perspiration, to cool the body and reduce a fever. It is well know a mild insect repellent (citronella) and the essential oil used in perfumery. Lemon grass is also use commercially as the lemon scent in many products including soaps, perfumes, and candles. A related plant, (Cymbopogon nardus) is the ingredient in citronella candles sold to ward off mosquitoes and other insects.
HCMS are providing good quality in the reasonable rates for various products of lemon grass in the various cities.
Those who are interested to buy please contact with us