Lemongrass Tea
10 reasons to drink lemongrass tea every day
1. Anti-oxidation
According to a study published in the American Journal of Agriculture and Chemistry, lemongrass contains several antioxidants - Chlorogenic Acid, Isoorientin, and Swertiajaponin.
They scavenge free radicals that can cause disease in the body. Helps prevent dysfunction of cells inside coronary arteries, preventing the risk of atherosclerosis.
2. Antibacterial properties
Lemongrass tea can help treat oral infections and cavities, thanks to its antibacterial properties.
According to a 2012 study published by the US National Institutes of Health, lemongrass essential oil extract showed antibacterial ability against Streptococcus mutans bacteria - bacteria that cause tooth decay.
3. Anti-inflammatory properties
Inflammation and infection facilitate heart disease as well as stroke and blood infection.
4. Reduce the risk of cancer
On the other hand, the Citral in lemongrass is also believed to have the ability to fight cancer cells.
This happens either by Citral causing cancer cell death directly or by boosting the immune system against cancer cells.
5. Promotes digestion
A cup of lemongrass tea is a good solution for upset stomach or other digestive problems.
6. Diuretics
Lemongrass is known to be a diuretic, which helps your body get rid of excess fluid and sodium salts.
7. Helps reduce blood pressure
In a 2012 observational study, 72 male volunteers were given either lemongrass or green tea. Tea drinkers have more stable blood pressure and lower heart rates.
8. Regulate cholesterol levels
High cholesterol can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. A study published in the Journal of Advanced Medicine and Technology found that lemongrass essential oil extract helped lower cholesterol in animals.
The reduction in cholesterol is dose dependent, so you will need 100mg of essential oils per day.
9. Help you lose weight
Lemongrass tea is used as a very good support for metabolism and helps you lose weight. However, there are no studies to prove this yet.
In general, if you use lemongrass tea to replace soft drinks and soft drinks in your diet, you can achieve your weight loss goals more easily.
10. Reduce symptoms of psychological disorders before the menstrual cycle
Lemongrass tea is used as a natural remedy to reduce the symptoms of bloating, heat, and pre-cycle instability.
There are no specific studies on this yet. However, the anti-inflammatory and soothing properties of lemongrass essential oil were published in the American Journal of Advanced Medicine and Technology, showing that essential oils or lemongrass tea are useful in helping to cool down, making the body more comfortable.
