Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf

Botanical Name

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf

 

Common Name

Lemon Grass

 

Habitat

Mostly cultivated.

 

Preparation

Use whole plant, collect in all seasons. Wash and dry under shade.

 

Characteristics

Acrid, warm, anti-inflammatory, analgesic.

 

Indications

1. Headache, stomachache, diarrhea.

2. Rheumatism, contusion, hematoma.

3. Irregular menses, postpartum edema.

 

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