Health benefits of Lemongrass

A refreshing beverage, lemongrass tea is also delightfully healthy
Lemongrass has the fragrance of lemon, it is milder and sweeter in taste
This perennial plant can be grown easily in your garden or indoors Herbal teas have everyone talking recently.  They are an infusion of leaves, seeds, roots or bark, extracted in hot water. Let’s be honest, you will get many more benefits from a herbal cup of tea than a vitamin pill. In fact, a ‘Teatox’ refers to the addition of a few cups of herbal teas to compliment a healthy diet. It is a better way to detox rather than going on a complete liquid diet. The health benefits of lemongrass tea include relief from stomach disorders, insomnia, respiratory disorders, fever, aches, infections, rheumatism, and edema. The defensive antioxidant activity of the lemongrass herb protects against antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and helps in maintaining optimum cholesterol levels, cellular health, nervous system, healthy skin and immune system. It is also effective in treating type 2 diabetes, cancer, and obesity, while also aiding in detoxification. It is extensively used in aromatherapy and helps to combat fatigue, anxiety, and body-odor.
Health Benefits of Lemongrass Tea
Helps lower cholesterol levels
Detoxifies the body
Helps prevent cancer
Treats stomach disorders
Treats respiratory disorders
Treats infections
Effectively aids the nervous system
Helps control diabetes
Boosts immunity
Maintains cellular health
Checks obesity
Used in skin care.
 Though lemongrass tea is packed with many health benefits, but it can also occasionally have some side effects. People who are prone to food allergy, may experience allergies like itchy skin rash or hives on the skin, after drinking lemongrass tea. Lemongrass seems to be able to begin menstrual flow and thus there is a concern that it might cause a miscarriage in pregnant women. Patients suffering from liver and kidney diseases should avoid drinking lemongrass tea.