Pink Lemongrass Tea

THE WONDERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMONGRASS TEA

Anti-Inflammatory
Lemongrass is known to be an effective treatment for inflammation, with powerful antioxidants decreasing oxidative stress in mitochondrial membranes . It is also a therapeutic treatment for inflammatory bowel disease due to its ability of inhibiting excessive production of leukocytes, a type of white blood cell, from reaching inflamed intestines.

Antioxidant Properties
Lemongrass contains a number of volatile oils, including one called citral that acts as an antioxidant that protects your cells from free radical damage. These unstable molecules form during digestion or when you are exposed to toxins which over time damage cells and raises the risk of chronic disorders, including atherosclerosis and heart disease. Research has shown that citral acts by activating an enzyme, glutathione S-transferase, that detoxifies free radicals and helps the body rid itself of them.

Anti-Cancer
Lemongrass contains components that prevent growth of cancer cells. Ongoing research also shows citral from lemongrass slowing the growth of breast cancer cells and causing them to undergo a process called apoptosis, which causes cell death.

Daily Nutrition
Lemon grass delivers nutritional benefits, with a 1-cup serving containing more than 10 percent of your recommended daily intake of iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and folate. Lemongrass contains a comfortable amount of manganese, an essential nutrient which may be used as treatment for osteoporosis, anaemia and pre-menstrual syndrome.