LEMON GRASS (TANGLAD)

Known as "tanglad" in our local dialect, Lemon Grass is a perennial plant which has been found to fight cancer cells and lower blood pressure. It is used for aromatic purposes and as a spice and never was it thought to eradicate cancer cells. But a study at Ben Gurion University showed " a drink with as little as one gram of lemon grass contains enough Citral to prompt cancer cells to commit suicide in the test tube " and make cancer cells self-destruct. Citral is the key component of lemon grass that gives the lemony aroma and flavor of this herbal plant. The study of Dr. Rivka Ofir and Prof. Yakov Weinstein found that citral causes cancer cells to " commit suicide" using Apoptosis, a mechanism called program cell death, while the citral kills the cancerous cells, the normal cells remained unharmed. The findings were published in the scientific journal " PLANTA MEDICA ", which highlights research on alternative and herval remedies.


BENEFITS OF LEMON GRASS

- Contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties

- Helps to detoxify the liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and digestive tract - Helps boost the immune system

- Helps reduce uric acid, cholesterol,excess fats

- Helps improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples

- Helps tone the muscle and tissues

- Helps in menstrual troubles

- Helps reduce blood pressure

- Improves blood circulation

- Reduces cellulite

- Acts as sedative for the central nervous system

- May help prevent colon cancer


COMMON USES FOR LEMON GRASS

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Fever / Arthritic Pain / Stomach Cramps / Flatulence