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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

This time I want about lemongrass, one the most versatile herbs used in Thai and other south east asian cuisines. Next post, we’ll explore the use of lemongrass in beauty and wellness.

Lemongrass (ตะไคร้ (takrai in Thai) is a tropical herb, actually 55 species of grasses. It’s commonly found and widely grown in Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India and in the southern part of Africa. There are many species of lemongrass, commonly referred to as “lemon grass”, “lemongrass”, “barbed wire grass”, “silky heads”, “citronella grass”, “fever grass” or “Hierba Luisa”.

Lemongrass is actually a genus of grass. It’s easy to grow, and the long tall stalks can grow to 1 meter tall with a width of 4-7 cm. The leafstalk is composed of many layers, like the skin of an onion. Lemongrass leaf has plenty of essential oils and is widely grown pretty much everywhere.

Lemongrass can be consumed and applied externally. It has a terrific lemony fragrance and hot and bitter flavors when used as a spice, which is why it’s widely used in the culinary world. Lemongrass is an integral ingredient in curries such as Thai red curry paste, green curry paste, kang som (sour curry), nam ya (fish curry paste), Kao Yam Pak Tai, Nam Prik Ong (Northern Style Chicken Chillie Paste), Kang Tai Pla (fish liver flavored curry), and southern rice salad. It’s so affordable.

Next week I’ll talk about using lemongrass in medicine and cosmetics.