Lemongrass

This grass grows up to half a meter in height. The leaves are bright green. Flavor and aroma: A sharp, fresh, bitter-candy citrus aroma with light notes of almonds, citrus taste. Unusual properties: Essential oil of lemongrass excellently repels flies, midges and other insects. Also used to get rid of fleas of domestic animals. Can be used in cars to increase the concentration and responsiveness of drivers. Cooking Usage: Culinary uses predominantly fresh stems of the plant, from which the outer leaves are removed, leaving the white part. It is used whole, finely cut or ground into a paste. Dried stems before drinking soak. Lemon grass is especially popular in the kitchen of Southeast Asia, especially Thai and Vietnamese. There it is added to curry, soups, fish, meat and seafood, as well as to various drinks, for example, tea. Lemongrass is perfectly combined with other spices - garlic, cilantro, chili. Application in medicine: - Lemon grass normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract, improves digestion, is used in gastroenteritis and colitis. Also effectively helps with headache, rheumatism, treatment of skin diseases, increased sweating. - Reduces mental fatigue, improves vitality, helps concentration, increases efficiency, increases endurance. - Improves blood circulation, eliminates the common cold, improves the efficiency of metabolic processes in the body. Used to prevent varicose veins. Has cosmetic properties: narrows pores, helps to cope with inflammation, acne and other skin diseases, removes toxins. Reduces the fat content of hair, reduces cellulite. It is part of the medicines for the treatment of fungal skin and dermatitis lesions.