Lemongrass (or fever grass, as it’s called in the Turks and Caicos Islands) produces a tea that has a delicate lemon taste with a slight hint of sweet ginger, and a very aromatic floral fragrance. Smooth and fragrant when steeped as a simple cup of tea, it is known to help reduce blood pressure and reduce symptoms of stomach aches. 

 

Research on Fever Grass

 

Fever Grass/Lemongrass is commonly known as cymbopogon citratus (or C. citratus), a tropical plant of the Poaceae family from Southeast Asia. A growing body of evidence reveals that C. citratus has high amounts of flavonoids and antioxidant properties that protect against reactive species involved in degenerative and inflammatory diseases. Studies also show that C. citratus extract has higher free radical scavenging activity than several other researched methanolic extracts, including Gomphrena globosa (or G. globosa).

 

C. citratus contains flavonoids, phenolic compounds, terpenoids and essential oils used in aromatherapy. Studies indicate that C. citratus has a number of pharmacological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-amoebic and antidiarrheal properties.

 

Benefits of Fever Grass Tea

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• Helps with digestion

• Rich in antioxidants

• Regulates high blood pressure

• Improves metabolism and burns fat

• Promotes great skin and hair

• Heals colds and flu

• Relieves menstrual pain

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Sources

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Roriz et al. (2014). Pterospartum tridentatum, Gomphrena globosa and Cymbopogon citratus: A phytochemical study focused on antioxidant compounds.

 

Shah et al. (2011). Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Cymbopogon citratus, stapf (Lemon grass).