This leaf cures even cancer cells, it is a powerhouse of Vitamin C, know its benefits

West Champaran. We all know about lemon grass. But very few people are aware of its uses and medicinal properties. Experts say that every leaf of lemon grass is completely filled with medicinal properties. Although everyone uses the things made from it in their daily life, but only a few people are aware of its direct benefits. In such a situation, agricultural scientist Dr. Dhiru Kumar Tiwari and other experts working at the Agricultural Science Center located in Madhopur of the district have shared detailed information about all the medicinal properties of lemon grass.

This tree is completely medicinal, use it to make tea.
Medicinal plants expert ‘Ravikant Pandey’, who has been working on plants for the last 25 years, has shared some special information on the medicinal properties of lemon grass. He says that a very high amount of antioxidants are found in lemon grass. Besides, it also has anti fungal and anti bacterial properties.

The special thing is that it also contains flavonoids which have anti-inflammatory properties, due to which it provides relief from the problem of body pain during high fever. Not only this, use of lemon grass increases the amount of hemoglobin in the body. Its leaves are full of iron and vitamin C, which is very beneficial when taken by mixing it in tea or other things.

Useful in curing even cancer cells
Agricultural scientist Dr. Dhiru Kumar Tiwari tells that lemon grass is a citric type plant. It contains about 88% vitamin C, which works as an antioxidant. Reduces the anti-inflammatory process. If someone has arthritis, cardio bivascular disease or has frequent complaints of cold, cough and flu, then its consumption can prove to be very beneficial. The surprising thing is that in many researches it has been found that lemon grass is useful in curing cancer cells.

Demand is high in the market
Agricultural scientists say that farmers can benefit a lot from the cultivation of lemon grass. Agricultural scientist Dhiru Kumar Tiwari said that dozens of farmers in the district are cultivating lemon grass. Especially it is cultivated mainly in Majholia block. After harvesting the crop it is sold in the market. It is used in making oil, soap, sanitizer, phenyl, anti fungal and various types of medicines.