Lemongrass Cymbopogon is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, (of which the type species is Cymbopogon
citratus [a natural and soft tea Anxiolytic]) native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World and Oceania and found across Guyana. It is a tall perennial grass. Common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass and fever grass in Guyana. Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent. Some people apply lemongrass and its essential oil directly to the skin for headache, stomach ache, abdominal pain and mild discomfort. In food and beverages, lemongrass is used as a flavoring. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as “lemon” flavoring in herbal teas. In manufacturing, lemongrass is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Lemongrass is also used in making vitamin A and natural citral. Lemongrass might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast. Lemongrass also contains substances that are thought to relieve pain, reduce fever, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties.