Introduction
Lemongrass can be purchased at almost any part of the world nowadays. Thanks to our modern transport system. It is consumed by all nations as the recipes of peoples in Asia are utilized in Europe and Usa.
It was not that way a few hundred years ago, when the transportation was slow. Some claim it to be the native of India, some say it that of Thai or Malaysia. The lemongrass is grown in abundance in these countries, and in other hot tropical states. In East-Indian, also called Cochin Grass or Malabar Grass (Malayalam: ഇഞ്ചിപ്പുല്ല്ല്ല്(inchippull). It is also known as serai in Malay and Indonesia.
There many species, with varying colors, aroma and taste. Lemongrass is a versatile herb, source of aroma, mosquito repellent and garden ornamental. A member of the grass family (Gramineae), lemongrass may function as part of an herb, scent or container garden, or as a remedy for various conditions of discomfort. Lemongrass is widely used in Thai and Asian cooking. In India C. citratus is used both as a medical herb and in perfumes. Cymbopogon citratus is consumed as a tea for anxiety in Brazilian folk medicine.
Some species are used for the production of essential oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent in insect sprays and candles, and also in aromatherapy, which is famous in Bintan, Indonesia. The principal chemical constituents of citronella, geraniol and citronellol, are antiseptics, hence their use in household disinfectants and soaps. Besides oil production, citronella grass is also used for culinary purposes, in tea and as a flavoring.
Living in a tropical country, I am involved in planting the lemongrass since three years ago. I must say it is one of the easiest grass to plant. With minimum cares, it can be harvested within six months. The lemongrass that I planted are mainly used for direct consumption at the local markets.
I would like to share that experiences, I also include the recipes, and other lemongrass products for you to try and experience the gift of nature.
Thank You for visiting my lemongrass blog.
johaRahman
Lemongrass can be purchased at almost any part of the world nowadays. Thanks to our modern transport system. It is consumed by all nations as the recipes of peoples in Asia are utilized in Europe and Usa.
It was not that way a few hundred years ago, when the transportation was slow. Some claim it to be the native of India, some say it that of Thai or Malaysia. The lemongrass is grown in abundance in these countries, and in other hot tropical states. In East-Indian, also called Cochin Grass or Malabar Grass (Malayalam: ഇഞ്ചിപ്പുല്ല്ല്ല്(inchippull). It is also known as serai in Malay and Indonesia.
There many species, with varying colors, aroma and taste. Lemongrass is a versatile herb, source of aroma, mosquito repellent and garden ornamental. A member of the grass family (Gramineae), lemongrass may function as part of an herb, scent or container garden, or as a remedy for various conditions of discomfort. Lemongrass is widely used in Thai and Asian cooking. In India C. citratus is used both as a medical herb and in perfumes. Cymbopogon citratus is consumed as a tea for anxiety in Brazilian folk medicine.
Some species are used for the production of essential oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent in insect sprays and candles, and also in aromatherapy, which is famous in Bintan, Indonesia. The principal chemical constituents of citronella, geraniol and citronellol, are antiseptics, hence their use in household disinfectants and soaps. Besides oil production, citronella grass is also used for culinary purposes, in tea and as a flavoring.
Living in a tropical country, I am involved in planting the lemongrass since three years ago. I must say it is one of the easiest grass to plant. With minimum cares, it can be harvested within six months. The lemongrass that I planted are mainly used for direct consumption at the local markets.
I would like to share that experiences, I also include the recipes, and other lemongrass products for you to try and experience the gift of nature.
Thank You for visiting my lemongrass blog.
johaRahman
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