Lemongrass has a long history as a culinary and medicinal herb. Both the leaves and the plant’s essential oil are popular forms for treating a wide variety of ailments ranging from heart ailments, to skin problems, to convulsions, to cancer, to menstrual cramps, to acne, to depression. A powerfully healing herb that is wonderful to cook with and easy to grow in your garden to chase away mosquitoes and attract bees. Enjoy lemongrass.

Lemongrass (Xiang Mao) and other herbs by visiting our Herb Directory.