Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
A citrusy tropical grass used as a calming digestive tea and aromatic.
Traditional use (household, ayurveda): A citrusy tropical grass used as a calming digestive tea and aromatic.
A citrusy tropical grass used as a calming digestive tea and aromatic.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A citrusy tropical grass used as a calming digestive tea and aromatic.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Gentle as tea; concentrated oil isn't for internal use or pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Gentle as tea; concentrated oil isn't for internal use or pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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