CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS

CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS, FAM. GRAMINACEAE, ZACATE DE LIMÓN

English

CHARACTERISTICS

It is a variety of grass that grows form 60cm to 120cm. Its leaves are elongated in the shape of grass. They prefer warm weather.

USAGE

In some Asian countries it is an essential condiment for the preparation of rice, soups and meat.


MEDICINAL USAGE

It is a plant with multiple healing properties. Such as digestive disorders, fever, cough, flu. For this, a decoction is made into tea.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

Se trata de una variedad de zacate que llega a medir entre 60cms y 120cms. Sus hojas son de forma alargada en forma de pasto. Prefieren el clima cálido.

USOS

En algunos paises de Asia es un condimento indispensable para la preparación de arroces, sopas y carnes.

USOS MEDICINALES

Es una planta con múltiples propiedades curativas. Tales como trastornos digestivos, fiebre, tos, gripes.Para ello se hace una decocción en té.

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