Cymbopogon citrates (DC.) stapf, commonly known as
lemongrass and other Cymbopogon species is a tall, coarse
grass with a strong lemontaste. lemongrass is a perennial
herb widely cultivated in the tropics and sub-tropics,
designates two different species, East Indian Cymbopogn
flexuosus (DC.) stapf and West Indian, Cymbopogon citratus
(DC.) stapf.
Cymbopogon citratus (DC) stapf. has been cultivated
over many years for medicinal purposes in different
countries through out the world. The use of lemongrass
was found in folk remedy for coughs, consumption,
elephantiasis, malaria, ophthalmia, pneumonia and
vascular disorders. Researchers have found that lemongrass
holds antidepressant, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent,