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Ingredient of this month:
As a central ingredient in many Southeast Asian cuisines and ancient Ayurvedic medicine, to teas, essential oil and perfumes, lemongrass is one of the most versatile herbs you can have in your kitchen!
Whole, sliced, dried or pounded to a paste, there are several ways to infuse this herb into your cuisine.
For teas, soups and broths:
Crush the stalks a little to release their
aromatic oils before cutting them into
1- or 2-inch pieces for brewing.
For marinades, stir-fries and curry paste
As the most flavourful part of lemongrass is the lower part of the plant, use the bottom 4 inches or so. Chop finely, crush or blend into a paste to add into your dish.
Traditional medicine from around the world uses lemongrass to treat and relieve a number of ailments. Here are some of its health benefits:
DETOXIFIES YOUR BODY
LOWERS CHOLESTEROL
Research has shown that regular consumption of lemongrass oil extract helps in reducing the Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) aka ‘bad’ cholesterol in the body. Its antihyperlipidemic properties stops the accumulation of lipids in the blood vessels thus preventing various cardiac disorders.
REDUCES INFLAMMATION
CURE FOR FEVER AND FLU
Lemongrass has antibacterial and antifungal properties that helps your body cope with cold, fever and flu symptoms. As an antipyretic, it contains certain chemical components that increases sweating, which brings down fevers while also flushing out toxins from the body.
SKIN CARE
BODY ODOUR
INSECT REPELLENT (EXCEPT FOR BEES!)
AROMATHERAPY
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