GARUT’S VOICE – The lemongrass plant or the Sundanese call it ‘lemongrass’ is a type of plant with a distinctive fragrance.
Lemongrass has a shape similar to weeds, but a little fat on the stems. In Indonesia, lemongrass is often found in various culinary dishes typical of the archipelago.
Besides being used as a food flavoring, the aromatherapy scent in lemongrass is also believed to be able to repel mosquitoes.
After going through various research by experts, lemongrass It is also effective for warding off or even treating various types of diseases.
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Here are 10 benefits of lemon grass for the health of the body and treating various diseases:
1. Anti-cancer
Stem Lemongrass which contains citral compounds is believed to be able to ward off cancer and kill damaged cells or cells that develop abnormally.
2. Ward off Diabetes
By consuming lemongrass stalks like brewing tea on a regular basis, it is believed that it will normalize the function of the pancreas in producing insulin. Thus, it can lower blood sugar levels as well.
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3. Treat Anemia
With lemongrass, anemia can also be overcome. Iron contained in lemongrass stalks can be more effective in treating anemia than chemical drugs.
4. Ward off bacteria and fungi
The antiseptic properties contained in lemongrass stems are proven to be effective in warding off fungi that cause skin diseases.
How to mix it, lemongrass stalks are mashed and used as topical medicine.
5. Ward off colds and flatulence
Drinking tea made with a mixture of palm sugar and lemon grass can warm the body.
Thus, serving a tea drink mixed with lemon grass can treat colds, flatulence and the symptoms that accompany it.
In addition to the stems that can be drunk as wedanglemongrass leaves can also be extracted into essential oils which are efficacious to warm the body.
6. Removing Toxins in the Body
Lemongrass stalks are believed to neutralize toxins in the body. While the antioxidants and antiseptics in it will help the liver and kidneys clean again.
The side effect of consuming lemongrass as a detoxification is frequent urination.
This is because lemongrass is a diuretic. The urine that comes out is urine that is mixed with the decay of toxins in the body.
7. Ward off Bad Cholesterol
Bad cholesterol (LDL) without lowering good cholesterol (HDL) can be overcome by consuming lemongrass stalks.
Besides that, the anti-cholesterol in the lemongrass stalk will block the absorption of cholesterol in the large intestine so that cholesterol levels in the blood are maintained.
The anti-atherosclerotic properties of lemongrass stems will also inhibit the formation of blood plaque by fat so that the risk of coronary heart disease can be minimized.
8. Strengthens the Nervous System
The magnesium, phosphorus and folate contained in bwekhasy lemongrass maintain healthy nerves. If nerve health is maintained, it will be easier for the body to carry out activities, remember things and process information.
9. Treating Skin Diseases
Antiseptic substances in lemongrass stems are believed to be able to treat skin diseases completely.
The concoction, lemongrass stalks can be rubbed directly on the skin area where mushrooms grow. It might feel a little sore, but this method will clear up skin diseases clinically.
10. Lowers Blood Pressure
Potassium contained in lemongrass stalks will trigger the body to carry out the diurisis process, which is the process of lowering blood pressure by excreting sodium through urine.
2023-08-22 03:45:00
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