Lemon grass tea is a fragrant lemon-flavored brew that easily soothes the senses. Lemon grass, alternatively referred to as fever grass, is a fragrant plant that grows in abundance in many Asian countries. True to its name, the scent of lemon grass resembles that of a lemon, although its taste is unmistakably milder and sweeter. And its appearance, that of grass, with thin, long leaves. Because of its natural aroma, lemon grass is also traditionally used as a flavoring agent in many Asian delicacies.

A fragrant lemon-flavored brew that easily soothes the senses, lemongrass tea naturally replenishes and reinforces the antioxidant supply in the human body. (Photo Credits)

It is quite easy to learn how to prepare a perfect cup of lemon grass tea. You just get yourself a handful of lemon grass. You wash them. Cut the lemon grass into pieces, with the cutup pieces being about an inch long. You then place the lemon grass into a kettleful of water. Bring water to a boil. And let it steep for a good 15 minutes.

Health Benefits Of Lemon Grass Tea

Lemon grass tea is not only soothing to senses. Lemon grass is nutritionally packed with Vitamins A and C. It is also proven to be a very good source of folate, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, coper, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and manganese. Bu the health benefits of drinking organic lemon grass tea doesn’t end there.

Antioxidants

A cupful of lemon grass tea has long been used to relieve stomach disorders, sleeplessness, and even respiratory discomfort. Lemon grass is known to be a traditional cure for various body pains, fever, and infections, among many others.

Recent studies that look into potential health applications of lemon grass suggest that it naturally replenishes and reinforces the antioxidant supply in the human body. Furthermore, lemon grass antioxidants, in particular, have been reported to excel at warding off antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Anti-Cancer

There are a number of ongoing scientific studies that aim to confirm the relative effectiveness of regular lemon grass consumption to the treatment and management of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and even cancer.

Recently, it was discovered that 1 gram of Citral found in lemon grass could stimulate apoptosis in cancer cells—that is when cancer cells go into a natural self-destruct process.

Lemon grass-derived Citral is also reported to have shown observable detoxification properties. Researchers believe that regular consumption of lemon grass significantly lowers excessive levels of cholesterol, uric acid, and various toxins in the body.

Researchers of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Wisconsin report of a 25 point drop in excess cholesterol levels for clinic trial participants who too 140 mg lemon grass capsules on a daily basis.