Lemongrass (Cut | Ground)

:: What Is Lemongrass?

Lemongrass is a plant. The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine.

Lemongrass is commonly taken orally, applied directly to the skin, or inhaled as aromatherapy for many different conditions. But there is limited scientific research to support any of its common uses.

In food and beverages, lemongrass is used as a flavoring. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as "lemon" flavoring in herbal teas.

In manufacturing, lemongrass is used as a fragrance in deodorants, soaps, and cosmetics. Lemongrass is also used in making vitamin A and natural citral.

 :: Health Benefits

  • Anti-Cancer. The first benefit of lemongrass is as an anti-cancer
  • Overcoming Diabetes
  • Treating Anemia
  • Overcoming Colds and Bloating
  • Remove Toxins From The Body
  • Lowers Bad Cholesterol
  • Strengthens the Nervous System
  • Treating Skin Diseases

 :: Nutrition

Lemon Grass Macronutrients Data

Weight 

100g

Energy

479.34 Kj

Calories

112.93 kcl

Fat

0.49g

Protein

1.82g

Carb

25.31g

Fiber

g

Water

70.58g

Lemon Grass Minerals Data

Weight 

100g

Calcium

65mg

Iron (Fe)

8.17mg

Magnesium

60mg

Phosphorus (P)

101mg

Potassium (k)

723mg

Sodium (Na)

6mg

Zinc (Zn)

2.23mg

Copper (Cu)

0.266mg

Manganese

5.224mg

Lemon Grass Vitamins Data

Weight 

100g

Vitamin A, RAE

μg

Retinol

mg

Carotene, beta

3μg

Vitamin D

μg

Thiamin, B1

0.065mg

Riboflavin, B2

0.135mg

Niacin, B3 

1.101mg

0.08mg

Folate, B9 (μg)

75μg

Vitamin B12 (μg)

μg

Vitamin C (mg)

2.6mg