Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a bright citrusy herb used in teas and cooking for digestive comfort and gentle relaxation. It’s popular for post-meal bloating, mild crampy discomfort, and as a calming evening tea that doesn’t feel heavy. It also makes blends taste better—simple as that.
Key Benefits
- Supports digestion and reduces post-meal heaviness (supportive)
- May ease gas, bloating, and mild crampy digestion (supportive)
- Gentle calming tea option for winding down (supportive)
- Adds flavor to teas without sugar
Common Issues It May Help With
- Gas and bloating (supportive)
- Indigestion (supportive)
- Mild cramps (supportive)
- Stress tension (supportive)
How To Use (Simple)
- Tea: steep 1–2 tsp dried lemongrass for 10 minutes (covered). Culinary: use fresh stalks in soups and curries
- bruise the stalk to release aroma and remove before serving.
Taste / Notes
Bright lemon-citrus, clean, slightly grassy.
Evidence Level
Traditional use is strong for digestive comfort. Research supports certain antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in lab settings, but tea/food use is best framed as supportive.
Cautions
Generally well tolerated as tea and food. Pregnancy/breastfeeding: use conservative tea amounts due to limited data. If you have reflux, very citrusy teas may bother you—test tolerance.
Interactions
No major drug interactions known at tea/food levels for most people If on diuretics or BP meds, monitor if using large amounts daily (out of caution) Separate strong herbal teas from medications by 1 hour if you notice stomach sensitivity
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