English: West Indian lemon grass, true lemon grass.
Sanskrit: Bhustrina
Hindi: Neembughas
Malayalam: Sambarapullu-സംഭാരപ്പുല്ല്
It is a perennial grass, that grows up to 1 m tall, green in color, and cultivated for its oil which is fragrant and used in household requirements, including mosquito repellent and used to take its essential oil, which is useful in many Ayurveda treatments.
Useful plant parts:
Whole plant, essential oil.
Medicinal uses:
To treat cough, and skin disorders.
Chemical content:
Geraniol, Antihelmintic, Anti fungal
How to prepare medicines:
Extracted oil is an insect repellent, against nematodes, and mosquito repellent, added in soaps and cosmetics due to its scent like Rose flower.
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