Lemongrass Tea

The scientific name for lemongrass is cymbopogon, and the species commonly found in parts of Africa is called cymbopogon citratus. Lemongrass (and lemongrass oil) are important herbal remedies in Africa and have been widely studied: the grass is used medicinally to treat illnesses from colds to fever to acne to cancer. It is also said to be an insect and snake repellant. My husband’s mother in Ghana always had fresh lemongrass growing in the garden for tea. He remembers loving