HerbLemongrass
Human studies are limited, with some preclinical and in vitro data suggesting antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, but clinical confirmation is largely lacking for most traditional uses.
Benefits
- Antimicrobial
- antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- anxiolytic
- sedative
- digestive aid
- insect repellent
- supports metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Key compounds
Citralmyrcenegeraniolneralgeranic acidnerolic acidluteolinshomo-orientinchlorogenic acidcaffeic acidp-coumaric acid
May help with
- Used in folk medicine for sleep
- anxiety
- gastrointestinal problems
- as a sedative
- antispasmodic
- antiemetic
- antipyretic
- analgesic
- and for rheumatic pain.
Best for these goals
Antimicrobialantioxidantanti-inflammatoryanxiolyticsedativedigestive aidinsect repellentsupports metabolic and cardiovascular health.
How to use it
Tea, essential oil, culinary flavoring, topical application
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Avoid during pregnancy due to potential birth defects in rats; high doses of essential oil may damage liver and stomach mucosa; excessive tea intake may affect kidney function; topical use can cause skin rash. | Interactions: Potential interactions with glutathione-S-transferase drugs and CYP450 substrate drugs; clinical relevance is not well-documented.
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