Lemongrass (West Indian)
Cymbopogon citratus
| कुल | Poaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Gandhatrina |
| हिंदी | गंधतृण |
| उपयोगी भाग | leaf |
West Indian lemongrass is a tall, clump-forming aromatic grass with long, narrow leaves that smell strongly of lemon. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is grown throughout India, including Kerala, for its leaves and essential oil.
Known in Sanskrit as Gandhatrina, the leaf has traditionally been used in herbal teas for digestive comfort and in aromatic oils for massage and skin care. It is a popular kitchen herb.
ये लेख आयुर्वेद के बारे में सामान्य जानकारी के लिए हैं, चिकित्सकीय सलाह नहीं। किसी भी स्वास्थ्य समस्या के लिए योग्य डॉक्टर से मिलें।
