We all know lemon grass Most of us have seen before but we don't know d name. The name its normally called ia dongoyaro. Lemongrass is a plant. The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine.
Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent.
Some people apply lemongrass and its essential oil directly to the skin for headache, stomachache, abdominal pain, and muscle pain.
Benefits of Dongoyaro
1. Cholesterol:
Lemongrass possesses anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-hypercholesterolemic properties that support healthy cholesterol levels.
This helps in preventing the accumulation of lipids in the blood vessels and promotes the unobstructed flow of blood in the arteries and prevents various cardiac disorders such asatherosclerosis.
2. Detoxification:
Detoxification helps in better regulation of various organs of the body, including the liver and kidney, while also helping to lower the levels of uric acid.
The diuretic effect of lemongrass helps in increasing the quantity and frequency of urination, which helps in maintaining digestive health, eliminating accrued fats, and assisting in maintaining a clean system.
3. Cancer:
Lemongrass is effective in treating various types of cancers without affecting the healthy normal cells of the body.
4. Staphylococcus aureus
Lemongrass contains phenols which possess the capability to spread quickly through the body tissues and cure biofilms located anywhere in the body.
5. Stomach Disorders
Lemongrass is beneficial in the prevention of gastrointestinal disorders such as gastric ulcers, helps in stimulating the bowel function, and improves digestion. The anti-inflammatory properties of lemongrass are beneficial for treating constipation, ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, nausea and stomach aches.
6. Insomnia
Lemongrass aids in calming the muscles and nerves which helps in inducing deep sleep.
7. Respiratory Disorders
Lemongrass is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its healing effects in treating coughs and colds. Along with other beneficial components, the vitamin C content present in lemongrass helps in providing relieffrom nasal blockages, flu and other respiratory disorders such as bronchial asthma.
8. Fever
Lemongrass is a febrifugeand is also known as the ‘fever grass’, owing to its beneficial effects in lowering fevers.
9. Infections
Lemongrass works as an antisepticand is effective in treating infections such as ringworm, sores, Athlete’s Foot, scabies, and urinary tract infections because of its antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties.
10. Aches
Lemongrass helps in alleviating the pain and discomfort caused by headaches and migraines due to its analgesic properties. The phytonutrients present in lemongrass improve the blood circulation and help in relieving spasms, muscle cramps, sprains, and back aches.