Lemon Grass Tea

Never had lemon grass tea? Lemon grass is a member of the Poaceae family. This family includes all of the common grasses. Lemon grass was originally from Malaysia, and it flourishes in any humid climate. It can be harvested several times in a season. It is extremely popular among the lovers of Asian cooking, especially Thai food.

It has been discovered that lemon grass leaves make the most zesty and refreshing drink that is highly satisfying both hot and cold. Lemon grass has a light lemony taste, with a slight hint of ginger. It is known to lift a sagging spirit, as well as aid digestion. Recent studies have also shown that lemon grass has anti-bacterial and anti-fungus properties. However, the best thing about it is that it tastes great and it is completely caffeine free.

Lemon grass has many health benefits. Therefore drinking lemon grass herbal tea is extremely beneficial to the body. Such health benefits include:

It can help to detoxify the liver, kidney, pancreas, bladder and the digestive tract.
It can alleviate indigestion and gastroenteritis.
It helps to boost the immune system.
It helps to reduce uric acid, cholesterol and excess fats.
It can even help to tone the muscle and tissue.
The skin can be improved by reducing acne and pimples when drinking lemon grass herbal tea.
It helps menstrual problems.
It can help to reduce blood pressure and improve circulation.
Helps to reduce cellulite.
It may assist in reducing fevers.
It can act as a sedative for the central nervous system.
It may help to prevent colon cancer.
It helps in flatulence and colic.
Relieves arthritic pain and rheumatism.

Lemon grass herbal tea can be purchased already prepared, or it can be made freshly by mixing 2 cups of water to ¼ cup of fresh lemon grass leaves and boiling for 3 minutes. Allow it to cool and drink.

Lemon grass herbal tea can also be made using dried lemon grass leaves and mixing a cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of dried leaves. Allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes before drinking.