Resembling grass with its long, upright blades that grow in clumps, it is the tallest of the lemon herbs. It grows 3-6 feet taller than other lemon plants, such as lemon verbena, lemon balm, or lemon mint.
In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), it is known for Calming Shen. One definition of Shen is “spirit”. To Calm Shen, is to calm and soothe the spirit, reducing anxiety and easing stress.
Studies have shown that lemongrass is effective against 12 types of fungi and 22 different types of bacteria. Citral is the constituent that gives lemongrass its antimicrobial properties.
