Injipullu

Overview

The first record of cultivation dates back to 17th-century texts from the Philippines.
Cymbopogon, also known as lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, oily heads, Cochin grass, Malabar grass, citronella grass, or fever grass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.
Some species, particularly Cymbopogon citratus, are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs due to their lemon-like scent, The name “cymbopogon” derives from the Greek words “kymbe” (κύμβη, ‘boat’) and “pogon” (πώγων, ‘beard’), indicating that the hairy spikelets project from boat-shaped spathes in most species.
Lemongrass and its oil are believed to possess therapeutic properties.

Multiple species of lemongrass are native to various Southeast Asian countries, with Malaysia being considered the specific point of origin for Cymbopogon citratus.
Propagation is simply done by dividing clumps or from seed.

Lemongrass essential oil contains numerous bioactive compounds, including citral (a mixture of geranial and neral), isoneral, isogeranial, geraniol, geranyl acetate, citronellal, citronellol, germacrene-D, and elemol.

These species are used for the production of lemongrass oil, used in making soaps, insect repellents, candles, and in aromatherapy.
East Indian lemongrass, also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, while West Indian lemongrass is native to maritime Southeast Asia. Although both can be used interchangeably, citratusis more suitable for cooking.
In the Caribbean, the tea is brewed and consumed to boost immunity. It is called Tanglad in the Philippines, where it is believed to have health benefits for the liver and kidneys.
Lemongrass tea might be used to manage indigestion, stomach pain, and gastric ulcers by protecting the linings of the stomach.

Lemongrass is well-known for its antibacterial properties, attributed to its high monoterpene content. The monoterpenes neral and geranial in lemongrass help kill skin bacteria, preventing acne.
As the skin is exposed to more UV light over time, it shows signs of progressive aging, resulting in reduced elasticity, more blemishes, and less vibrant colour. Lemongrass oil’s high antioxidant content creates a barrier against external stressors, reducing wear and tear on the skin.
Lemongrass essential oil shrinks skin pores, preventing excess oil secretion and aiding in combating oily skin. Smaller pores also contribute to a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Lemongrass oil serves as an excellent skin cleanser, effectively clearing dirt from pores and surface areas.
It can reduce wrinkles by regulating skin oil content, keeping the skin tight and preventing premature wrinkling.

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