Lemon Grass Whole vs Ati-atihan

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lemon Grass Whole

Cymbopogon citratus whole

Digestive

Hyptis suaveolens

Digestive

Lemon Grass Whole

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Ati-atihan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Whole lemongrass plant including stalk and leaf; used in Thai, Malaysian, and Caribbean medicine for fever, digestion, and antimicrobial.

Pantropical herb native to Americas, naturalized in Southeast Asia and Africa; used for digestive conditions, fever, and as an insect repellent.

Active Compounds

citral, geraniol, myrcene, limonene, linalool

linalool, beta-caryophyllene, camphor, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

Universal tropical digestive and fever herb, Southeast Asian cooking medicine, Insect repellent, Wound healing

Digestive conditions, Fever, Insect repellent, Wound healing

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Anxiolytic, Antifungal

Antibacterial activity, Antifungal effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Insect repellent action

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried; 2-3 fresh stalks as tea

Herb tea: 1-2 cups daily; topical essential oil diluted

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large amounts, Allergy to Poaceae

Pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset in excess

Skin sensitization from essential oil

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E