What is lemongrass used for?

What is lemongrass? What are its uses? Many friends who don’t know much about lemongrass think that it is a condiment, just like the star anise and Sichuan peppercorns we often eat, which are used for seasoning. This understanding is actually not entirely true. You should know that it not only has the function of regulating food ingredients, but also has good health benefits. It’s just that many friends don’t know these uses of it, so let’s take a detailed look at its uses here.

In fact, the origin of lemongrass is the tropical rainforest countries in Southeast Asia. Generally, countries like Thailand and Vietnam need lemongrass very much.

Cooking: In Southeast Asia, lemongrass is an essential ingredient in coconut curry; in Thailand, lemongrass is the main ingredient in Tom Yum Goong soup.

In Vietnam, various famous lemongrass dishes and sour soups are also indispensable. Lemongrass is available in major supermarkets.

Efficacy: Lemongrass is very effective in treating rheumatism, can treat migraines, fight infections, and improve digestive function. Lemongrass can also treat headaches, migraines, sore throats, fevers, coughs, enteritis, as well as increase appetite, treat rheumatism, acne, and relieve depression.

Uses: Lemongrass has anti-infection effects, can astringe the skin, and regulate greasy and unclean skin. It can be made into essential oils in aromatherapy and can also be used as a fragrance indoors. Lemongrass can also deodorize and repel insects.

What is lemongrass? What are its uses? This question is analyzed here. After understanding what lemongrass is and what are its uses, I believe that after you buy lemongrass, you will know how to handle it to better play its role. I also hope that you can bring out the true effect of lemongrass and make it worthwhile for you to eat!