Hi, my loves and welcome to WiccaNow. Recently I’ve been sharing guides to all of my favourite magickal herbs and plants, like this post about the magickal properties of jasmine, another post about sage, one on bay leaves and a botanical witchipedia for a broad overview of magickal plants. Today I want to continue down this path by sharing my guide to the magickal properties of lemongrass with you.
Lemongrass has been used as a healing herb in folklore for hundreds of years. This tropical plant is used prolifically in many Asian cuisines. Its medicinal benefits include reducing fevers, aiding with digestive issues and providing antibacterial and antimicrobial properties among many other uses. Its magickal properties include aiding communication and openness as well as providing protection and helping with luck in love affairs.
Disclaimer: Any medicinal benefits given here are a product of my own research and as such should not be taken over the advice of trained medical professionals. If you are ill, please go and see a doctor. Always make sure that anything you consume is 100% safe. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor or midwife before consuming something you haven’t tried before.
History of Lemongrass
Lemongrass, also known as Cymbopogon, belongs to the Poaceae family of grasses. There are around 55 other species of grasses in the family. The most commonly used form of lemongrass is “Cymbopogon Citratus” which is known as West Indian Lemongrass. It’s a tropical plant which is native to Island Southeast Asia but has been introduced to many other tropical regions including South and Central America.
Historically, lemongrass was often used for its oils. During the 17th century, it was distilled and shipped around the world as part of the perfume industry. At the time, there was very little access to personal hygiene facilities, which meant that anyone who considered themselves of a higher class would anoint themselves with scented oils in an attempt to cover up their own smell. Lemongrass was one of the most popular scents though few could afford it due to its high price.
Lemongrass has been a traditional healing herb in its native regions for a long time, the fact that it’s so helpful in reducing fevers has given it the name “fever grass” in some cultures. It’s one of the most popular medicinal plants in Brazil, with many in the Amazon regarding it as a wonderful sedative when taken in tea form.
Today, India is the worlds largest producer of lemongrass, harvesting and distributing around 80% of the world’s supply.
Fun Facts about Lemongrass
- Other names for lemongrass include barbed wire grass, cochin grass, Malabar grass, oily heads, and silky heads.
- Lemongrass is a natural insect repellent.
- Citronella oil is produced from a species of lemongrass.
- Some people think that the lemongrass essential oil market exploded after the 1951 world fair. There was a display of Citronella oil there which brought lemongrass to the global market.
- Lemongrass can grow up to 1.5m high.
- The most common form of lemongrass used to produce essential oils is called “Cymbopogon Flexuosus.
- In India lemongrass is believed to repel snakes.
Medicinal Uses of Lemongrass
One of the most common ways to use lemongrass as a medicinal treatment is to drink it as a tea. It can also be taken in powdered form and some people will chew on the raw stems in order to improve their oral health.
If you’re interested in a more in-depth but not overly specific review of the medicinal benefits of lemongrass, check out this scientific study all about it.
- Antimicrobial
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Can be used to treat digestive issues
- Might help to relieve menstrual pain
- Can reduce joint pain
- May reduce inflammation
- Reduces fevers
- May help with arthritis
- May help to reduce anxiety
- May reduce dandruff
- May help with exhaustion
- May help to reduce cholesterol
- May improve oral health
- Might be able to block pain
- Helps to prevent water retention
- Natural deodorant
Magickal Properties of Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a great magickal plant which you can use to promote openness to new ideas or people. It’s great for providing some magickal help if you struggle with communication. Lemongrass is thought to attract faeries.
- Communication
- Protection
- Love
- Love affairs
- Purification
- Expelling negative energy
- Lust
- Balance
- Psychic work
- Divination
- Clarity
What does lemongrass symbolise?
Lemongrass symbolises a willingness to be open and to foster open lines of communication. It is often used for spiritual and emotional as well as physical cleansings. It can be used to clear blockages in your path and will help to transform negative energy into positive energy.
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