Lemongrass (Takrai) also has been used for its therapeutic properties in various medical treatments. The stem part and the leaves of lemongrass contain oil essences and have properties that make it suitable for both internal and external uses. Some examples of these properties:It also has been used for its therapeutic properties in various medical treatments. The stem part and the leaves of lemongrass contain oil essences and have properties that make it suitable for both internal and external uses. Some examples of these properties:
- anti-fungal, antibactiral properties
- relieves flatulence, constipation, stomache, indigestion
- antipyretic, analgesic
- diuretic and carminative
- relieve menstrual problem
- good for gallstones, help get rid of kidney stones
- treat ringworm, lice, athletes foot, arthritis and scabies.
- mild insect properllant
Beauty Tips with Lemongrass:
1. Solving dandruff problems and split ends with lemongrass shampoo.
- Cut 3-4 stalks of lemongrass into small pieces and smash.
- Squeeze and use the juice as your hair conditioner.
- After rinsing shampoo, apply it on your hair and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse it out. Do this every time you wash your hair, it will help solve these hair problems.
2. Solving trouble sleeping.
Ingredients : 5 each of lemongrass stalks, galangal, ginger
- Wash all fresh lemongrass, galangal, ginger. Then cut into small pieces.
- Put them boiled water for 15 minutes.
- Drink 1 glass, 3 times a day daily.
This will make you sleep well.
3. Diuretic
- Choose the mature lemongrass stalks. Slice and boil them in water.
- Drink 3 times daily before meals
Hope this is helpful
You might be surprised how this Thai herb Turmeric has been used in various forms of skincare, cuisine and as a medical ingredient in Thailand since ancient times.
Turmeric is commonly found in tropical countries of Southeast Asia. It’s in the same family of plants as ginger, and much like ginger and galangal it has very bright yellow color. All parts of turmeric can be used. Usually it is boiled and dried out, then ground into powder. It’s then commonly used as a spice ingredient in curries. It has also been used for a long time as a medicine as antibacterial agent, a powerful anti-inflammatory for skin diseases, and possibly has benefits for Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, liver disorders and arthritis.
For cosmetics and skincare, turmeric has been a secret ingredient for asians, especially Thai women’s beautiful skin for many generations. It’s affordable and can be found everywhere. As I grew up I saw my grandmother and mother use turmeric powder as a skin scrub. This facial scrub is used to brighten skin and make the face younger looking.
My mom mixed it with other herbal ingredients and used it in a Thai herbal massage ball to heal herself after my sister’s birth delivery. Evert time she used it, we all also enjoyed the soothing aroma of turmeric is all over my house.
Easy recipe for using turmeric to brighten your skin and give you that baby face we all want:
Ingredients: a tiny bit of fresh turmeric, tamarind juice, honey, milk, a lime
Directions: Mix all ingredients together and massage all over your face avoiding the eye areas. You will notice that dead skin cells and acne will disappeared quickly. If you want to make a big batch to use later I recommend boiling all ingredients so they can keep for long long time.
Enjoy and give me some comments!
