Lemongrass Tea Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Lemongrass tea is a popular herbal tea made by infusion leaves and plant parts of the Cymbopogon citratus plant. Native to Africa and Asia, lemongrass is commonly used in cooking but also has uses in herbal medicine and aromatherapy.¹

Lemongrass Tea Health Uses and Health Benefits

Lemongrass tea is a soothing and healing herbal tea with powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This makes lemongrass tea beneficial for protecting the body against disease, including heart disease. Drinking lemongrass tea can also help prevent certain fungal and bacterial infections like strep. Lemongrass tea also helps reduce inflammation, including in the skin, and helps calm nerves and improve sleep quality.^1,2

References

1. https://www.livestrong.com/article/271243-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-lemongrass-tea/ 
2. https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/06/11/lemongrass-tea.aspx