Lemongrass
Lemongrass
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Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Summer-only in Zone 6aMedicinalPerennial anchor
Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Kapha & Vata
Rasa / Taste
Pungent, Sour
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Cooling, calming, antimicrobial, digestive
Why This Plant
"Cooling and calming; the Moon's soothing grass for home and hearth."
Cultivation
Tender perennial; pot and overwinter indoors.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Generally very safe.
