Lemongrass

Lemongrass is an oriental plant and an ingredient increasingly used in drinks and food also in the west.

Dane and I planted this wonderful plant at our “Ranchito Alma de mi Alma” in Pescadero BCS and it only took a couple of weeks for the root to start giving the leaf. Since then we have had delicious fresh tea every morning.

Properties and benefits of lemongrass:

Antimicrobial and antibacterial capacity

Among its medicinal properties, its antimicrobial and antibacterial action stands out.

Good skin remedy

As a consequence of the above, lemongrass is good for the skin. It helps, to a large extent, to mitigate the growth of bacteria or microbes in the skin, and it is also good for reducing pores.

Rich in vitamins and minerals

This plant is rich in vitamins A and C. But it also contains minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc or manganese.

Insect repellent

If we are looking for a natural insect repellent, lemongrass is a good solution because it brings a citrus perfume that we like very much but not so much to insects.

Uses of lemongrass in the kitchen

It is usually very finely chopped to add to various dishes such as soups in the form of sauce to offer a somewhat different flavor and with a touch of lemon.

Lemongrass is known for its aroma and citrus flavor, which brings many benefits to the body and has thousands of uses in kitchens.

We enjoy it as an infusion based in lemon tea. It is also digestive and analgesic.

The last one is my favorite way to use it because “un buen tecito de limoncito para limpiar nuestro cuerpecito”