Lemongrass Uses and Health Benefits - Nefertiti Co.

Cymbopogon (lemongrass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses. It is a tall perennial grass.

Common names

 Common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, cha de Dartigalongue, fever grass, tanglad, hierba Luisa or gavati chaha.

Uses

Lemongrass used in teas, soups, curries, fish, beef, and seafood, but the most often used as a tea.

Medical uses

Lemongrass is an invigorating tea taken as a remedy to treat and balance mood. Used in relieving headaches, nausea.  Lemongrass is a supporting tool for colds and cough treatment, nasal congestion, laryngitis and fever. Help in gastrointestinal diseases, colitis, and flatulence.

Used as thrush and vaginal infections treatment. Used for liver detoxification. Drinking cold relieves hangover syndrome (2 cups during the day).

Contraindications

 Can lower blood pressure, so is not recommended for people with low blood pressure.

Beauty and well-being

 Lemongrass has antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties and is used to maintain skin tone.  Lemongrass tea activates and restores the damaged vocal cords work stimulate endocrine glands. Lemongrass helps to get rid of the uncomfortable eaten too much, eating foods high in chemicals. Stimulates blood circulation and lymphatic drainage (prevention of varicose veins).

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Hibiscus (Karkade) health benefits and uses

Health benefits

Hibiscus tea used as treatment for common cold and flu (has big ammount of vitamine C, which increase the immune system to avoid illness).  Useful as a fever reducer, pain reliever and spasm reliever, because cold hibiscus tea has calming effect. Using hibiscus on a regular basis can reduce the amount of time you have to suffer with an illness like the common cold or flu. Hibiscus tea provides a natural ability to ward off respiratory infection and cystitis.

Obesity

Hibiscus tea inhibits enzymes that break down complex sugars and starches, what helps in weight loss (amylase enzymes, which slows down the metabolism and absorption of carbohydrates contribute to obesity).

Blood pressure

Hot karkade drink is excellent in increasing blood pressure. Otherwise cold karkade drink calms down high blood pressure. Chilled karkade drink before bedtime will help to fall asleep quickly and sleep well.

Other uses

In hot climate zones karkade used to keep the body to maintain vigilance. Refresh and provides vital forces.

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3 Natural Herbs to Lower Blood Pressure

Hibiscus (Karkade )

Hibiscus (Karkade ) contains:  vitamin C (protects the body against viral infections), 15-30% organic acids, polysaccharides, flavonoids. It regulates blood pressure. Drinking hot Karkade tea (especially swetened), blood pressure rise up. Drinking a cold Hibiscus , blood pressure goes down.

Chili Pepper

Chili pepper Contains pro vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, E, folio acid, potassium, magnesium and iron. It reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels.  Chili added to meat, fish, rice and vegetable dishes, as well as in cheese, cottage cheese and salad, gives them the unique spicy flavor. 

Mint Tea

Mint tea stimulates the heart, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the headache. The main ingredient of mint tea - menthol reduces blood pressure and is a good treatment for angina

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