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lemongrass
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lemongrass,
n Latin name:
Cymbopogon citratus; part used: leaves; uses: antitussive, antirheumatic, antiseptic, anxiolytic, antibacterial, antifungal, insomnia, vomiting, high blood pressure, fever; precautions: none known. Also called
capim-cidrao, Guatemala lemongrass, or
Madagascar lemongrass.


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With these and fiscal concerns in mind, the Moretele hospice routinely treats oral candidasis with either lemon juice directly into the mouth or oral lemongrass infusion made from Cymbopogon citratus grown and dried at the hospice.
Ingredient in Dishes The lemon grass or Cymbopogon ciatrus is known for its use in cooking, especially for most cuisines of Asian countries like Thailand and Vietnam.
Nestling in my baggage was a collection of herb tea samples, among them a large plastic baggie of Cymbopogon Citratus, more commonly known as lemon grass.
 
 
 
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