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Arabic Name : Hashesha al-limun, Ithkhir, Izkhar Makki
Bengali Name : Karankusa
Chinese Name : Ning meng cao, Xiang mao
English Name : Lemon Grass, Citronella
French Name : Herb de Citron, Citronnelle en herbe
German Name : Zitronengras
Gujarati Name : Pilo Valo
Hindi Name : Lamjak, Khavi, Bur
Latin name : Cymbopogon jwarancusa
Marathi Name : Pivalavalas
Persian Name : Kah Makki
Punjabi Name : Lamjak
Sanskrit Name : Lamjak
Urdu Name : Izkhar Makki
Description: The whole plant is mild antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aromatic, astringent, carminative, deobstruent, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, nervine stimulant, refrigerant, resolvent, sedative and stomachic. Useful in paralysis, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, cirrhosis, hepatitis and splenitis. Also useful in diarrhoea, dysentery and weakness of stomach.
Recommended Dosage: 5 to 7 g powder.
Contraindication: Avoid high doses during pregnancy, as it can stimulate the uterus.
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