Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a fragrant tropical grass prized for its fresh citrus aroma and refreshing flavour. Widely used in traditional herbal medicine and Asian cuisine, it has long been valued for supporting healthy digestion, promoting relaxation, and maintaining overall wellbeing. Rich in antioxidants and aromatic compounds, lemongrass is enjoyed as a herbal tea, culinary herb, and essential oil.

lemongrass

Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a fragrant tropical grass prized for its fresh citrus aroma and refreshing flavour. Widely used in traditional herbal medicine and Asian cuisine, it has long been valued for supporting healthy digestion, promoting relaxation, and maintaining overall wellbeing. Rich in antioxidants and aromatic compounds, lemongrass is enjoyed as a herbal tea, culinary herb, and essential oil.

Wellness Benefits

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Supports Healthy Digestion

Traditionally used to help relieve indigestion, bloating, stomach cramps, and flatulence while promoting healthy digestion and digestive comfort.

Promotes Relaxation

Its naturally calming properties help reduce stress, nervous tension, and mental fatigue while encouraging relaxation and emotional balance.

Supports the Immune System

Rich in natural antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds that help support the body's natural defences and overall health.

Encourages Healthy Circulation

Traditionally used to support healthy circulation, promote fluid balance, and help reduce feelings of heaviness and tiredness.

Refreshes & Revitalises

Traditionally enjoyed as a refreshing herbal tonic that helps combat fatigue, improve vitality, and promote a feeling of wellbeing.

Natural Cleansing Support

Traditionally used to support the body's natural detoxification processes by promoting healthy kidney and urinary function.

Botanical Uses

Tea

Lemongrass Tea (Cymbopogon citratus) is a refreshing, naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion traditionally enjoyed to support healthy digestion, promote relaxation, support the immune system, and refresh both body and mind.

Culinary

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) has a fresh citrus flavour that is widely used in soups, curries, stir-fries, marinades, noodle dishes, seafood, herbal teas, desserts, and refreshing drinks.

Essential Oil

Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon citratus), when diluted with a carrier oil and applied externally, is traditionally used in massage and aromatherapy to ease muscular tension, support healthy circulation, refresh tired muscles, and naturally repel insects with its bright citrus aroma.

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