Bhutrina (Lemongrass)
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Chai patti — a citrus grass that settles the stomach and lifts a heavy head.
Lemongrass clump · Herb · Parts: Leaf, Stalk, Essential oil
- Taste (rasa)
- Pungent, Bitter
- Energy (virya)
- Heating
- Balances
- Kapha, Vata
What it is used for
Benefits
- Calms an unsettled stomach and eases gas after eating
- Aromatic tea used for tension headaches and mental fog
- Traditionally used for mild fever and body ache
How it has been used
Traditional uses & benefits
Bhutrina is a light aromatic grass used as a household jvarahara (fever-easing) tea — warming, drying and calming to a churning stomach.
Traditional uses
- Unsettled stomach, gas and mild indigestion
- Tension headaches and mental heaviness
- Mild fever, body ache and the start of a cold
Practical guidance
- 1Bruise the stalk before simmering so the oils release into the water.
- 2Ginger and lemongrass together are the standard household cold remedy.
- 3Use the leaf tea internally; keep the essential oil for steam and diluted massage only.
How much
Dosage
1-2 cups of tea daily from 1 teaspoon dried or 1 fresh stalk.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Lemongrass tea
Simmer a bruised stalk with ginger for 5 minutes and strain.
Mid-morning or evening
Steam inhalation
Add a few drops of the essential oil to hot water and inhale.
When congested
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Precautions
- Avoid medicinal doses and the essential oil internally in pregnancy
- Undiluted oil irritates skin — always dilute in a carrier oil
- Very frequent strong tea may not suit people with low blood pressure
Where this comes from
Sources
Common questions
What is Lemongrass used for?
Chai patti — a citrus grass that settles the stomach and lifts a heavy head. In traditional use the main applications are: Calms an unsettled stomach and eases gas after eating; Aromatic tea used for tension headaches and mental fog; Traditionally used for mild fever and body ache.
What is the typical dosage of Lemongrass?
1-2 cups of tea daily from 1 teaspoon dried or 1 fresh stalk. Amounts vary with age, constitution and health status, so confirm your own dose with a qualified practitioner.
How and when should Lemongrass be taken?
Lemongrass tea: Simmer a bruised stalk with ginger for 5 minutes and strain. Timing — Mid-morning or evening
Are there any precautions with Lemongrass?
Avoid medicinal doses and the essential oil internally in pregnancy Undiluted oil irritates skin — always dilute in a carrier oil Very frequent strong tea may not suit people with low blood pressure Speak to a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you take prescription medication.
Does Lemongrass replace medical treatment?
No. This page documents traditional Ayurvedic use for education; it is not a diagnosis or treatment and does not replace prescribed medication or professional advice.
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