Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The tea-grass — bhustrina brewed with chai or alone settles the stomach and cools feverish heat; Maharashtra's gavati chaha is folk medicine in a cup.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Fresh or dried blades and bruised stalks steeped or simmered. Citral does the work — digestive, calming, gently febrifuge; the rare aromatic that leans cooling.
Classical Provenance: bhustrina in later nighantus; Maharashtrian gavati chaha tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- steeped with tea (gavati chaha)
- with ginger for monsoon colds
- bruised stalk in Southeast Asian curries and broths
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: pregnancy in strong medicinal doses (essential-oil caution)
- Contraindication: none otherwise at tea strength
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Lemongrass
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (2g):
