Cymbopogon, Lemongrass
Bhutika (Ayurveda)
Vasanaipillu (Siddha)
Vasanaipillu (Siddha)
Rumphius, G.E., Herbarium amboinense (1747)
Lemongrass
(Adam, 2019)
(Adam, 2019)
Botanical name:
Cymbopogon citratus
Parts used:
Herb
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Pungent, Bitter, Sour
Cymbopogon citratus
Parts used:
Herb
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Pungent, Bitter, Sour
Uses:
1. Moves the Qi:
-indigestion, colic, gas, cramps
-menstrual cramps and pain
-used for mild cases of anxiety, nervousness and hypertension
2. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:
-Cough, Bronchitis with yellow Phlegm
-Asthma, Catarrh
3. Clears Wind-Heat, Promotes Sweat:
-acute Fevers and acute gastroenteritis
4. Promotes Milk:
-stimulates Milk production
5. Externally:
-oil or wash for muscle and joint pain
-topically to aches, pains and bruises
-topically for fungal infections (oil, extract or concentrated decoction as a wash)
Dose:
Larger doses are used for Fever and to promote sweat. Small doses are used for colic, and cramping.
Infusion or brief Decoction: 2–9 grams
Tincture (1:5 in 45% alcohol): 5–15mls.
Folk remedy uses 15 leaves in decoction for Fever.
Larger doses are used for Fever and to promote sweat. Small doses are used for colic, and cramping.
Infusion or brief Decoction: 2–9 grams
Tincture (1:5 in 45% alcohol): 5–15mls.
Folk remedy uses 15 leaves in decoction for Fever.
Main Combinations:
1. Colic, bloating, abdominal cramps:
i. Lemongrass with fresh Ginger and Orange peel (or Citrus Chen Pi).
ii. Lemongrass with Mint, Fennel, Coriander
2. Fever:
i. fresh Lemongrass with fresh Mint and Lemon juice (home remedy)
ii. Lemongrass with Basil, Cinnamon (Ayurveda)
3. Cough:
i. with excess mucus, Lemongrass with Long Pepper
ii. from hot Phlegm, with Plantain, Licorice
4. Menstrual pain and cramping, with
Cautions:
None noted
Large doses should not be used in Pregnancy
Main Preparations used:
None noted
Large doses should not be used in Pregnancy
Main Preparations used: