Lemongrass

Animal and lab studies only

• Benefit

  Leaf effect on cells³

  In lab studies, lemongrass leaves did not damage human cells and sometimes helped them grow.

Study type not stated

• Open question

  Keeping food fresh²

  Lemongrass oil in food fights germs that spoil meat, dairy and baked goods, but human safety evidence is still thin.

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