Lemongrass properties and effects

In this article we devote ourselves to the lemong grass properties. If you want to learn more about the origin, cultivation and cooperation with the farmers, you have the opportunity to inquire in detail in the following article.
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Taste and smell

The bushy growing perennial can get 2 meters in diameter and half to me to 1.5 meters. The halm leaves are packed with essential oils that exude the known citrus smell. The fragrance is clearly perceptible when walking past without touching a sheet. However, it differs from that of a lemon. We describe it as a citrus-like. It is reminiscent of a sauna infusion or mosquito candles. The smell of lemong grass is anything but pleasant for mosquitoes. Guayusa harmonized. A light sweetness also resonates in the first few minutes of the time. The longer the time time, the lower this grade.

Effect of lemon grass

As with most natural remedies, no concrete health statement may be made via lemon grass. Nevertheless, there are some exciting studies that indicate that lemongrass e.g. high blood pressure, infections, headache, abdominal pain, fever and infections. One is described as calming and the other is energized. For our Guayusa Of course, we have therefore chosen tea with lemon grass the invigorating-acting-

Ingredients of lemon grass

The lemong degree oil and the plant itself contains a lot of vitamin A or provitamin A (β-carotene), flavonoids, antioxidants, terpen and phenole. It also plays an important role in seeing the ability light and dark. Antioxidants protect our cells from oxidative damage. To do this, you will find article on our blog separately.

Combination with Guayusa

Our goal is gradually with more and more plants from the forest gardens Guayusa Combine to create stabilizing income for the farmers and to support our reforestation projects. The taste of both plants harmonize excellently. It is not a citrus' taste that is too penetrating, which often prevails in aromates, but a gentle refreshing. Both plants have an invigorating effect. Our variety "Lemongras" is perfectly suitable as an energetic companion for your day. The mixing ratio between Guayusa And lemon grass is very balanced, which means that the variety is about half as intense as PURE.