Citronella is a kind of thatch spice growing in the subtropical zone, which naturally contains lemon fragrance and has the effects of ventilating the stomach, waking up and aphrodisiac.
Because of its lemon fragrance, it is also called lemongrass. It belongs to Gramineae and is a perennial herb. It has not only ornamental value, but also greening and perfuming the home. Because it contains citral, it has the effect of disinfection, sterilization and treatment of neuralgia and muscle pain, so citronella is known as the "pain-relieving swordsman". Using it to make tea can improve the digestive function, strengthen the stomach and reduce fat, relieve muscle soreness, abdominal cramps or spasms, and deal with digestive problems; It can also be used to treat diarrhea, common cold, fever and headache. In addition, it also has diuretic, anemia-preventing and skin-moistening effects for women, and is an indispensable good herb for women's beauty care.
Most people have no serious problems when using it. It can dispel wind, relieve exterior syndrome, remove blood stasis and dredge collaterals, and treat common cold, headache, stomachache, diarrhea, rheumatalgia and traumatic injury. Its side effect is because citronella has a strong fragrance, and pregnant women are not suitable to use some spices with too strong flavor, which is easy to cause discomfort during pregnancy, so it is best not to use them.