Lemongrass is a collective name for about 55 species of aromatic plants in the genus Citronella of the grass family, also known as lemongrass, one of the common herbs. It is also known as lemongrass because of its lemon aroma. It is quite effective in treating rheumatism, treating migraines, fighting infections, improving digestion, deodorizing and repelling insects. It fights infections, astringes the skin, and tones greasy, unclean skin. Gives a sense of freshness and restores balance to the body and mind (especially during the first stages of illness). It is the most widely used essential oil in aromatherapy and medical treatments. It can also be used as an indoor fragrance.

Cymbopogon citratus

Cymbopogon citratus has a sweating effect, and can stimulate the secretion of the digestive glands and gastrointestinal peristalsis, and can stimulate the blood vessels of the kidney to make the renal tubules congested, the filtration pressure increases, and the diuretic effect is shown. Therefore, Elsholtzia is often used in summer as porridge or tea to prevent heatstroke and improve appetite. However, this product has the disadvantage of depleting gas and injuring yin, and should not be used by people with gas deficiency, yin deficiency, or superficial deficiency and excessive sweating. The traditional custom is that the product is easy to cause vomiting when taken hot, so it should be taken cool. The commonly used therapeutic medicinal formula are:

Elsholtzria drink

Elsholtzria 10g, white lentils, thick Park 5g, water decoction, 1 dose per day. It can relieve the surface of the cold, transform dampness and neutralize the middle, applicable to the external cold, internal injury caused by the dampness of the cold fever, headache, sweating, chest tightness, or limb fatigue, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, etc.. Dream of the Red Chamber" in Lin Daiyu drink is this. It can clear away heat and annoyance, diuretic and clear the heart, and is suitable for heartburn, urine and redness, dry mouth and bitter mouth.

Elshotria porridge

Elshotria 10g, 100g of rice, sugar. It can sweat the surface, dispel summer heat and dampness, and promote water retention and swelling. It is suitable for summer dampness caused by external cold, internal summer dampness, edema, urinary incontinence and so on.