Sereh Dapur (Lemongrass)

Cymbopogon citratus

香茅 (Xiāngmáo)

Uses

Lemongrass may help with inflammation, fever, pain relief, digestion, stress relief, and as natural insect repellent; also used in cosmetics and aromatherapy.

Chemical Constituents

Chemical constituents: citral (geranial & neral), myrcene, limonene, geraniol, β-caryophyllene, flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol).

Properties

Analgesic

Anti-inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Aromatic

PART USED FOR ESSENTIAL OIL

Leaves