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Lemongrass is used in Asian countries because of it’s potent lemony flavor and for the long list of nutrients that it contains. Lemongrass is a good source of vitamins A and C, folate, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and manganese. It also has minute traces of B vitamins. Along with its culinary uses, Lemongrass has many beneficial medicinal properties. The main constituent of Lemongrass is citral, a compound that is used in the synthesis of vitamin A. Lemongrass is helpful in relieving colitis, indigestion, and gastroenteritis ailments. As a tea, Lemongrass is used to relieve sore throats, laryngitis, and bronchitis.
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Lemongrass Dry Herb Pack

Latin Name:
Cymbopogon citratus

Part Utilized:
Lower portion of stalk

Ratio:
1:18

Available In:
Dry Herb Pack, Tincture, Essential Oil

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