Lemongrass is a plant. The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. Lemongrass is commonly taken orally, applied directly to the skin, or inhaled as aromatherapy for many different conditions. In food and beverages, it is used as a flavoring. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as “lemon” flavoring in herbal teas. It is also used as a fragrance in deodorants, soaps, and cosmetics. Lemongrass might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast. It also contains substances that are thought to relieve pain and swelling, reduce fever, improve levels of sugar and cholesterol in the blood, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties. Lemongrass has also been associated with treating or curing dandruff, yeast infections, stomach aches, diabetes, the common cold and coughs, high blood pressure and more although more research needs to be done
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