Lemon Grass-1- 4inch pot

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a fragrant, tropical grass with a strong lemon flavor and scent, used extensively in Asian cooking (Thai, Vietnamese) for teas, curries, soups, and marinades, while also valued in herbal medicine for potential antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, often grown as an ornamental with mosquito-repelling qualities. Its tough, sharp blades yield a mild citrus, ginger-like taste, with the base used in cooking and leaves for tea, offering broad culinary and medicinal benefits.
Flavor & Uses
Taste: Mild citrus with hints of ginger, floral notes, and mint.
Culinary: Flavors Southeast Asian dishes (Thai, Vietnamese), used in soups, curries, salads, fish, and marinades; leaves for tea.
Aromatherapy/Medicinal: Essential oils used for their lemony scent; believed to have therapeutic properties, including fever-reducing and antimicrobial effects.
Repellent: Its strong fragrance helps repel mosquitoes.