Lemongrass, also known as Cymbopogon citratus, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae (grass family). Its leaves and stems are used in cooking and traditional medicine, whether fresh or dried.
Botanical Description
Lemongrass is a perennial, evergreen herb that grows to a height of 1-1.5 meters. Its long, slender leaves have rough edges and emit a lemony fragrance when crushed. The stems are upright and segmented with nodes, while the roots are fibrous.
Types
Cymbopogon citratus: Known as West Indian lemongrass, primarily used in cooking.
Cymbopogon flexuosus: Known as East Indian lemongrass, commonly used for essential oil extraction.
Cymbopogon nardus: Known as citronella grass, a source of citronella oil used as an insect repellent.
Medical Benefits & Uses
Lemongrass is widely used in traditional medicine to treat various conditions, including:
Digestive Issues: Helps relieve indigestion and stomach discomfort.
Fever: Used as a natural fever reducer.
Insomnia: Aids in improving sleep quality.
Joint Pain: Helps alleviate pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Additionally, lemongrass essential oil is commonly used in soaps, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Cultivation Methods
Lemongrass propagates through offshoots from mature plants. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires full sunlight. Regular irrigation is necessary, with watering every 10-15 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winter in established fields. In newly cultivated areas using drip or sprinkler irrigation, watering is done every 3 days in summer and every 7-10 days in winter.
Planting Season
Lemongrass seedlings can be planted year-round, except during November, December, and January. The best months for planting are February, March, and April, when growth is fastest.
Medicinally Used Parts
The leaves, stems, and roots of lemongrass are used in medical and aromatic applications.
Active Compounds
Lemongrass contains essential oil rich in citral, which makes up 80-90% of its composition. It also contains limonene, geraniol, and linalool, known for their medicinal and aromatic properties.
Export details to all parts of the world:
Lemongrass is cut according to demand.
Weight as per customer request.
Packed in bags.
40-foot container.
Automated weighing, packaging, and filling.
Origin: Egypt