Lemongrass has a fresh, lemony aroma and a citrus flavor. It’s a common ingredient in Thai cooking and a bug repellent.

One of the most popular ways to consume lemongrass is in tea. drinking lemongrass tea may help deliver these potential health benefits.

Lemongrass is high in potassium, and helps to increase the production of urine in the body. This, in turn, lowers blood pressure and boosts blood circulation. A cup of lemongrass tea is a good alternative remedy for upset stomach, stomach cramping, and other digestive problems.  The citral in lemongrass is also thought to have potent anticancer abilities against some cancer cell lines.

Several components of lemongrass help fight cancer. This occurs either by causing cell death directly or boosting your immune system so that your body is better able to fight-off cancer on its own.