Nepali Organic Lemongrass

Nepali Organic Lemongrass is grown in Nepal under pristine Nepali skies and farmed by a creative cooperative of small-farm tea women.  

There are numerous benefits to lemongrass.  It aids in digestion, piques the appetite, lowers hyperacidity, and prevents gas formation and bloating.  

In Ayurvedic medicine, digestive gases are caused when the Vata dosha is imbalanced and higher than usual, resulting in a low digestive "fire."  Lemongrass increases the heat in an otherwise cold natured Vata dosha, balancing and calming it, and thus aiding with insomnia.  An aggravated Vata dosha also impairs digestion and causes toxins (Ama) to accumulate in pancreatic cells, impairing insulin function in the body.* 

Lemongrass increases heat in the hot-natured Pitta dosha.  When the body's Pitta dosha is lower than usual, bloating occurs in the belly.  Lemongrass brings balance to the Pitta dosha.  However, lemongrass should not be used in excess after balancing the Pitta dosha because this could tip the scale to having too much heat. 

Lemongrass balances Kapha dosha.  Because Kapha dosha is cool and slow in nature, it can become aggravated by additional cold.  Lemongrass warms Kapha dosha, managing it to maintain equilibrium and balance.  When Kapha is balanced, digestion in improved, urine (Mutrala) production is normalized, bowels are calmed and purged regularly (Rechana), and colds, coughs and body aches are reduced.  Because a weak digestive system stores excess fat, lemongrass aids in weight loss by helping the body digest excess fat properly and improve metabolism.  Lemongrass also releases mucus and clears air passages and opens breathing, resulting in a balanced Kapha dosha.   

*Monitor blood sugar while ingesting ginger if you are on medication for diabetes.  **Beneficial if not in excessive amounts due to is Ayurvedic hot nature (ushna).