•  Lemongrass is anti-inflammatory as it fights free radicals and helps cells communicate more effectively thus reducing inflammation and body aches.
•  Lemongrass is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal as is loaded with Vitamin C, hence helps to cope with respiratory disorders like cough and cold.
•  Citral and Citronellal chemicals that are present in lemongrass give it the anti-viral and anti-septic qualities, hence can cure fevers.
•  Lemongrass is good for digestion as it contains citral and limonene that assists in digestion and resists stomach disorders.
•  Lemongrass is anti-oxidant as it helps in removal of harmful toxin waste by relieving fluid retention, hence detoxifies the body.
•  Lemongrass reduces menstrual pain and gives relief from hot flushes.
•  Lemongrass regulates blood pressure as rich in potassium which increases production of urine in body & stimulates blood circulation.
•  Lemongrass boosts metabolism that makes digestion quicker and burns more calories on account of limonene compound which acts as appetite suppressant.
•  Lemongrass boots oral health, one can chew on the stalks to improve dental health.
•  Lemongrass relieves bloating as it has diuretic effect as it stimulates kidneys to release more urine than usual.
•  Lemongrass boosts red blood cell levels as it increases haemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume and red blood count in body.
•  Lemongrass aroma assists in reducing anxiety, stress and insomnia and can act as a sedative & anti-depressant on account of presence of chemicals like nerol, mycrene and citronellal.