{"product_id":"lemongrass-cymbopogon","title":"Lemongrass (Cymbopogon)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Lemon-Scented Culinary Herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemongrass is a graceful, clump-forming grass with long, slender, arching leaf blades. There are a number of species of Lemongrass, but the one most frequently used is the highly fragrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial in tropical and subtropical areas but grows as an annual in colder climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful grass is also grown as an ornamental, reaching about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide. Lemongrass is prized for its sweet, lemony essence and many uses, from Asian cuisine and herbal tea to aromatherapy, soaps, and perfumes. Its oils are also used in disinfectants, cleaning agents, and insect-repelling products, especially for mosquitoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemongrass is a versatile plant valued for both its culinary and traditional medicinal uses. Its sweet and lemony essence is a popular flavoring in Asian cuisine, while herbal tea made from Lemongrass is traditionally used to relieve anxiety and pain and gently promote sleep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemongrass is rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin C. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used traditionally as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal herb, as well as for digestive problems, high blood pressure, and as a fever reducer. Its fresh lemon fragrance is also used in aromatherapy, soaps, and perfumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Lemongrass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, lemony flavor for Asian cuisine and herbal tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraceful ornamental grass with fragrant foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally valued for a variety of wellness uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally insect-repelling, especially against mosquitoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for containers and small-space growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":67632269426925,"sku":"A3-LMG-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/lemongrass-cymbopogon","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}