Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratus

AKA: Bhutrin


Medicinal Properties
Lemon grass is primarily used to treat digestive problems. Lemon grass is particularly helpful in treating
upset stomach and intestines. It helps to relieve cramps and also relieves gas and prevents problems with
flatulence. Lemon grass can be used to help reduce fever. Lemon grass paste can be applied directly to
skin to treat ringworm. Lemon grass can be applied to joints to reduce arthritic pain.


Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Used for Repelling Snakes, Lust & Psychic Powers

Lemongrass planted around the home and in the garden will repel snakes.  It is also used in some lust
potions, as well as in an infusion to aid in developing psychic powers.



Did you Know? (Background)
Lemon grass is most commonly used as a food spice. It has a strong scent that makes it useful for food
flavoring. However, it also works well for medicinal purposes.

In India, lemon grass is a popular remedy for skin infections of ringworm. But lemon grass is most
commonly used to treat digestive problems such as cramps and gas. It can also be used to reduce fever
and can be applied to joints to relieve arthritis.


Safety
Do not take lemon grass essential oil internally
because not everything can be learned in a book
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