Traditional Herbs from Cymbopogon citratus

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Grush 10 lemongrass stalks.
Prepare 400 g ginger, 500 g ginger, 500 g turmeric, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 5 water, 400 g palm sugar, 17 g tamarind.
Soak 30 minutes\u00a0: ginger, turmeric and ginger then peel and grate. Boil all the ingredients until boiling and the remaining water is 4.5\u2113. Cool and strain.
Drink 2 times a day. .

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Prepare 10 pieces of lemongrass leaves, 2 segments of ginger,\u00a0500 ml water.
Boil all ingredients until boiling.
Drink before going to bed.

What is Cymbopogon citratus Looks like??

Parts of Cymbopogon citratus that could be used

Leaves", "Roots", "Stems", "All Parts of the Plant

Cymbopogon citratus Distribution

Lemongrass originates from southern India and Sri Lanka. This plant is widely cultivated in Indonesia, as well as in southern India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Its distribution extends to tropical countries. Used as a kitchen spice. The main nutritional content in lemongrass is vitamin A, potassium, iron and manganese. These vitamins and minerals play a role in preventing cancer, healthy bones, and improving blood circulation in the body.
Agroecology of Cymbopogon citratus
Grows well in areas up to an altitude of between 1,200 m above sea level. Likes a humid climate, soil pH 5.5-7.0, rainfall 1,000-1,500 mm/year, annual temperature 24-27 °C with dry months of 4-6 months. It has good adaptability and can live even on nutrient-poor soil. Maximum lemongrass yields are obtained from fertile soil and good drainage.
Morphology of Cymbopogon citratus

Fibrous roots, large, short leaves.
Stems are clustered, tuberous and soft, hollow, stiff, and break easily.
Leaves are green, have no stems. Length of leaves 70-80 cm, width 2-5 cm, single leaf, rough and sharp leaf edges, parallel leaf veins, and hairy upper and lower surfaces. If squeezed, there will be a distinctive smell.

Cultivation of Cymbopogon citratus

Vegetative propagation (cuttings). Comes from a healthy mother plant, 1 year old.
Cuttings are obtained by breaking up large clumps, cutting or reducing long roots and leaves,\u00a0leaving 5 cm from the base of the old leaves.

Cymbopogon citratus, more details :

Chemical Content of Cymbopogon citratus
Chlorogenic acid, isoorientin, folic acid, alkaloids, tannins, terpenoids, saponins, polyphenols, essential oils (citral alpha, citral beta, nerol, geraniol), flavonoids, terpenes, ketones, aldehydes, phenolics (luteolin, rhamnoside).
Benefits of Cymbopogon citratus
Overcoming depression, maintaining stamina and digestive function, shedding stomach fat, lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of cancer, treating colds, warming the body, relieving sore throat.
Simplisia of Cymbopogon citratus

Prepare fresh lemongrass stalks, wash them and clean them of dirt.
Aerate them then slice them thinly. Place them at room temperature to dry without exposing them to direct sunlight.
After drying, put them in airtight plastic.

Another Facts for Cymbopogon citratus :

Synonym of Cymbopogon citratus
Andropogon cerifer Hack., Andropogon citratus DC., Adrogen citriodorus Desf., �
Habitus of Cymbopogon citratus
Herb. Annual herb, reaches 50-150 cm in height
Habitat of Cymbopogon citratus