Lose Weight : Lemongrass

We all know it’s a fact that herbal plants offer solutions to weight loss problems, you all must have tried some or the other way to add herbs to your lifestyle as it detoxifies the digestive system and helps in improving your metabolism so that you can shed those extra pounds of yours.

All of you must have heard about lemongrass, but have you ever tried of knowing what benefits it can offer you?

Lemongrass or “Cymbopogon citratus” is generally found in temperate and tropical countries. It has various antibacterial and anti-fungal properties which help in dealing with health problems. It has the detoxifying ability to cleanse liver, digestive tract, kidneys, pancreas and bladder.

Lemongrass is used in various soups and tastes well; I hope you have had tom-yum soup.

 I had gone to Goa last year, I was quite interested in going to Sahakari spice farms situated in Ponda, goa. When we entered there, they handed over a warm mug of lemongrass tea as a welcome drink, I won’t say that I liked it but yeah the taste was different. That was the first time ever that I got to know that a thing like “lemongrass tea” is present in this world. : P

It stroked curiosity in me and then I explored the benefits it offers-

It has its pros but it shouldn’t be taken in excess, as discomfort may arise. You may face burning sensation, rashes, skin irritation and lowered blood sugar level. For deriving maximum benefits it is advised to make tea of it so that the consumption is made easy.

Lemongrass Helps in-

Fever, cold and cough, Stress, High blood pressure, Lowering the cholesterol level, menstrual problems, Acne problems, improving blood circulation.

Benefits Of Lemongrass

WEIGHT LOSS- Lemongrass assists in decreasing body fat.

ANEMIA- It has high iron content which is an essential component in the synthesis of hemoglobin.

PURIFICATION- It purifies the whole body by removing toxins from it.

ANTI-CANCER- Citral is found in lemongrass which is known to be an anti-cancer that kills cancer cells, without causing any harm to healthy tissues..

HEALTHY SKIN- It acts as a blood purifier, and thus prevents acne problems.

INSOMNIA- The purifying activities and calming effect helps in improving sleep.

ACID INDIGESTION- Lemongrass acts as a soothing agent while you face heartburn, it reduces the recurrence of it.

DIABETES- It cleans the pancreas because it has both purifying and cleansing properties, hence helps to lower blood sugar levels.

FUNGAL AND BACTERIAL INFECTION- It has anti-septic properties which keep away from fungal and bacterial infection.

IMPROVES DIGESTION- Drinking lemongrass tea or adding it to food surely improves digestion.

Did you know this much about lemongrass before? Did you know it has such great benefits?

Hope you liked my article 🙂 . Have a lovely day, take care!

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