Gavati Chaha (Lemon Grass) – Information in English
Names
Sanskrit Name: Sugandha Bhūtr̥ṇa, Agyāghās
Hindi Name: Gandhabena
Sindhi Name: Harichai
Bengali Name: Gandhatṛṇa
English Name: Lemon Grass
Other Names
Arkala, Oil of Verbena / Indian Melissa Oil
Lemon grass contains Vitamin A, Vitamin B₁, B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆, Vitamin C, minerals, calcium, potassium, zinc, copper, magnesium, iron, and manganese.
Lemon grass is hot in potency, antipyretic, stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic, carminative, nervine stimulant, and growth-inhibitory in nature.
Method of Use
Lemon grass leaves, fresh or dried, are used to prepare tea or decoction.
Oil is also prepared from lemon grass and used externally.
Add lemon grass leaves to boiling water, boil well, strain, and consume by adding a little honey.
Ayurvedic Medicinal Uses of Lemon Grass
Lemon grass contains citrus elements, which help in digestion; therefore, it is consumed after meals. It helps relieve stomach pain. Inhaling steam of lemon grass is also beneficial.
Consumption of lemon grass helps prevent acidity, burning sensation, gas, and excess bile.
Lemon grass is useful for detoxification of the body.
Due to its diuretic properties, harmful toxins are expelled from the body, helping to keep the kidneys and liver healthy and efficient.
Lemon grass is useful in reducing high blood pressure.
Lemon grass contains potassium, which increases urine production and improves blood circulation.
It boosts metabolism and is helpful in reducing excess body fat.
Lemon grass helps detoxify fatty acids consumed through food, keeps them under control, and helps in reducing diabetes.
If a person suffers from insomnia or difficulty sleeping at night, consumption of lemon grass is beneficial. For this purpose, it should be taken after dinner.
Other Benefits
Due to the presence of Vitamins A and C, blood circulation to the skin improves, making the skin healthy and glowing, and also improves hair health.
Lemon grass is beneficial in fever, cold, cough, and muscle cramps.
In case of muscle pain or body ache, massage with oil prepared from lemon grass provides relief.
Excessive consumption of lemon grass may cause lethargy.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid consuming lemon grass.
Individuals with allergies should not consume lemon grass.
Overall, the benefits of lemon grass are greater than its side effects.
This is the Ayurvedic information of the Lemon Grass plant.
Lemon Grass Information in English
