Description

Lemongrass & Powder – Herbal Ingredient for Everyday Care

Lemongrass & Powder – Prakriti Ka Anokha Khazana, Aapki Herbal Collection Ki Nayi Pehchaan!

Lemongrass, commonly known as Nimbu Ghas, Hari Chai or Gandhatrina, is a plant-based ingredient obtained from the leaves of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf. It has a fresh, citrus-like aroma and is traditionally used in Indian homes for herbal tea and kadha, and in soups and curries. It is available as dried cut leaves and as a finely ground powder. The dried leaf form is suitable for those who prefer the original plant material, while the powder offers convenient handling and quick mixing.

Lemongrass & Powder can be included in your collection of botanical ingredients. Choose the form that best suits your intended use.

Benefits & Features

• Plant-Based Ingredient: Derived from the leaves of the Lemongrass plant.
• Dried Leaf Form: Suitable for customers who prefer original, unprocessed leaves.
• Powder Form: Convenient to handle, measure and store.
• Fresh Citrus Aroma: Adds a light lemony flavour to tea, soups and recipes.
• Easy to Use: Can be steeped, boiled, ground or added directly to recipes.
• Caffeine-Free Herb: A simple option for herbal tea lovers.
• Convenient Packaging: Easy to keep in a cool, dry storage area.

How to Use

Lemongrass – Dried Leaf Form:

• For herbal tea: Add 1 teaspoon of dried leaves to a cup of hot water, cover for 5-7 minutes, then strain and drink. Ginger, tulsi, mint or honey may be added.
• For kadha: Boil 1-2 teaspoons of leaves in 2 cups of water for 5-10 minutes, then strain and drink warm.
• For cooking: Add a few leaves to soups, curries or rice while cooking and remove before serving.

Lemongrass Powder:

• Mix ½ teaspoon of powder in a cup of hot (not boiling) water, stir well and drink.
• It can be added in small amounts to soups, marinades, chutneys, smoothies or spice blends.
• For external use (DIY herbal steam or face pack), mix a small amount with rose water or curd. Always do a patch test first.
• Start with a small quantity and increase gradually as suited.

Lemongrass – Different Indian Names

• Hindi: Nimbu Ghas / Hari Chai — नींबू घास / हरी चाय
• Sanskrit: Gandhatrina / Bhustrina — गन्धतृण / भूस्तृण
• English: Lemongrass
• Marathi: Gavati Chaha — गवती चहा
• Gujarati: Lili Chai — લીલી ચા
• Punjabi: Reliable regional name not confirmed
• Bengali: Reliable regional name not confirmed
• Tamil: Elumichai Pul — எலுமிச்சை புல்
• Telugu: Nimmagaddi — నిమ్మగడ్డి
• Kannada: Majjige Hullu — ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಹುಲ್ಲು
• Malayalam: Inchippullu — ഇഞ്ചിപ്പുല്ല്
• Odia: Reliable regional name not confirmed
• Assamese: Reliable regional name not confirmed
• Urdu: Reliable regional name not confirmed

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf

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