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Lemon Grass Whole

Digestive

Cymbopogon citratus whole

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

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

Active Compounds

citralgeraniolmyrcenelimonenelinalool

Traditional Uses

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

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Anxiolytic
Antifungal

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, essential_oil, other
Adult Dose: 2-4g dried; 2-3 fresh stalks as tea
Child Dose: 0.5-2g
Preparation Notes: Whole stalk tea or crushed for cooking; essential oil distilled; widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large amounts
Allergy to Poaceae

Possible Side Effects

GI upset in excess

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