lemon grass

• Planta tropical de folhas longas e finas, com forte aroma e sabor de limão, muito usada na culinária, especialmente na asiática, em chás e em óleos essenciais.

A tropical plant with long, thin leaves that has a strong lemon scent and flavor, commonly used in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine, as well as in teas and essential oils.

1. Aromatic herbA2formal

   A tropical plant with a lemony scent and flavor, used in cooking and herbal teas.

   Erva aromática

   • Lemon grass is a key ingredient in Thai soups.
   • She added fresh lemon grass to the curry for extra flavor.
   • You can brew lemon grass leaves to make a refreshing tea.

2. Medicinal plantB2formal

   A plant used in traditional medicine for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.

   Capim-limão

   • Lemon grass oil is often used to relieve muscle pain.
   • Drinking lemon grass tea can help with digestion.
   • Some people use lemon grass to reduce fever naturally.