National Nutrition Week 2018: Why you should include lemongrass in your tea?
National Nutrition Week 2018: Why you should include lemongrass in your tea?
It's a perfect Sunday when you have 0 messages from your cocky boss, no official mails, a great book to read, some snacks to munch on and a cup of lemongrass tea. But what if we tell you that this lemongrass tea is extremely healthy? Read on to find why we say so.
Written By: Aishwarya Iyer | Published : September 5, 2018 2:34 PM IST
Lemongrass, as the name suggests has the fragrance of a lemon though it is sweet in taste. Also called as citronella, it is a stalky plant with a lemony aroma and citrus flavour. It is a very commonly used ingredient in Thai cooking and is used as a bug repellent too. Lemongrass essential oil is also used in aromatherapy to freshen the air, reduce stress and to uplift the mood.
In earlier times, it was used by folks to promote sleep, relieve pain and boost immunity. But of the ways that this is consumed, the commonest way is to have it in the form of tea. Here are 5 reasons to do so:
Relieves anxiety: Sipping a cup of hot tea can be quite refreshing but it offers more than just that. Lemongrass tea offers various anxiety-reducing benefits. According to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, smelling lemongrass may help people with anxiety.
Improves digestion: Lemongrass plays the role of a coolant for the stomach. It also helps in keeping your digestive functions in check. This is because it contains citral, a component that helps food digestion. In Chinese medicine, it is used as a remedy for bloating, constipation or indigestion.
Detoxification: Lemongrass tea should be your go-to detox tea. It is packed with antioxidants that help in detoxifying or cleansing your body from within. It is good for the removal of toxins and boosts the function of relieving fluid retention.
Promotes healthy skin and hair: Lemongrass is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Both of these are excellent for skin and hair. This is because both these vitamins improve blood circulation, clean your skin of acne and treat oily texture.
Relieves bloating: Having lemongrass tea has a diuretic effect that means it stimulates kidneys to release more urine than otherwise. Therefore, it helps in solving water retention woes that cause bloating. Apart from just this, it helps in tackling almost all menstrual woes for women.
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