Lose Weight: Lemongrass – Indian Weight Loss Blog

We all know that it is a fact that herbal plants offer solutions to weight loss problems. You must have all tried adding herbs to your lifestyle as this will detoxify the digestive system and help improve your metabolism so that they can shed those extra pounds from you.

You must all have heard of lemongrass, but have you ever tried to figure out the benefits it can give you?

Lemongrass or "Cymbopogon citratus" is generally found in temperate and tropical countries. It has various antibacterial and antifungal properties that help treat health problems. It has the detoxifying ability to cleanse the liver, digestive tract, kidneys, pancreas, and bladder.

Lemongrass is used in various soups and tastes good; I hope you ate tom yum soup.

I had gone to Goa last year and was very interested in going to Sahakari spice farms in Ponda, Goa. When we entered, they presented a warm cup of lemongrass tea as a welcome drink. Can't say I liked it, but yes the taste was different. That was the first time I found out that there was something like "lemongrass tea" in this world. : P.

It piqued my curiosity and then I explored the benefits it offers –

It has its benefits, but shouldn't be taken in excess as it can cause discomfort. You may be exposed to burning sensations, rashes, skin irritation and decreased blood sugar levels. For maximum benefit, it is recommended that you make tea out of it so that it is easier to consume.

Lemongrass helps with

Fever, cold and cough, stress, high blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, menstrual cramps, acne problems, improvement in blood circulation.

Benefits of lemongrass

WEIGHT LOSS – Lemongrass helps melt fat out of the body.

ANEMIA – It is rich in iron, which is essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin.

CLEANSING – It cleanses the whole body by removing toxins.

ANTI CANCER – Lemongrass contains citral, which is considered an anti-cancer property that kills cancer cells without harming health tissues.

HEALTHY SKIN – It works as a blood cleanser, preventing acne problems.

Insomnia – The cleansing activities and calming effect help improve sleep.

Acid Digestion – Lemongrass has a calming effect while exposed to heartburn. It reduces recurrence.

DIABETES – Its cleansing and cleansing action helps cleanse the pancreas, thus lowering blood sugar levels.

Fungal and Bacterial Infection – It has antiseptic properties that keep fungal and bacterial infections away.

IMPROVES DIGESTION – Drinking lemongrass tea or adding it to food will certainly improve digestion.

Did you know so much about lemongrass? Did you know it has such great benefits?

Hope you liked my article 🙂. Have a nice day, take care!

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