I like to while away a Saturday morning by wandering the local Farmer’s Market in Cerritos, CA. Many Asian vegetables are offered for the local clientele and I confess to great ignorance of the varieties and uses of many displayed. This week I was drawn to a mysterious pale green bunch of stalks that turned out to be lemon grass. I threw caution to the wind and spent two dollars on my first raw lemon grass purchase.
My taste buds have long enjoyed lemon grass in tea and soups and a little research reveals a long tradition of lemon grass for healthy living. Here are a few of the benefits cited:
- Improves circulation
- Calming properties, especially effective for insomnia
- Cleanses digestive organs or liver, bladder, and kidneys
- Improves skin conditions such as acne
- Contains folic acid and a range of B Vitamins
- Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
- Traditional cold and flu remedy
Wow! All that and it tastes good too. I brewed some fresh tea and now have a pitcher ready to enjoy in the fridge.
Lemon Grass Tea
2 cups boiling water
2 stalks lemon grass, cut away leaves and outside touch layer. Cut into a couple of pieces and gently crush to release the oils. I used a rolling pin, but a meat tenderizer or hammer will also work.
Steep for 15 minutes. Drink warm or add cool water for iced tea.
Optional:
Honey, sugar, or stevia to taste
Raw ginger may also be added.
Read more about the benefits of lemon grass at:
http://planetwell.com/lemongrass-health-benefits-and-healing-properties/
http://www.diethealthclub.com/health-food/lemon-grass-health-benefits.html
Enjoy!
Supernal Living with Dana Taylor 
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