Presenting Mr. Green Chef...

Hi there!  I am Mr. Green Chef, the person you trust on herbs and veggies.  Every so often, I will introduce you to a herb or a vegetable that is full of vitamins, nutrients, and what more, it has medicinal value! 

Believe me the most effective medicines are found in the FARM-acy, not pharmacy.

The herb I first grown in my garden is the Lemon Grass.  Resembling a gigantic weed, it is an aromatic tropical plant with long, slender blades that can grow to a height of 5 ft.

Health Benefits

• ease stomach discomforts, nausea
• aids in lessening, if not totally curing, the pain caused by sprain (refer below how to prepare a liniment)
• menstrual problems or dysmenorrhoea
• insomnia or stress from it's calming effect
• reduces the level of uric acid and of other toxins
• cut down excess fats and cholesterol
• reduce acne and pimples
• makes skin firmer as it tones muscles and tissues

How to Prepare a Liniment

1. Chop 4 ounces of the lemon grass leaves and roots
2. Boil all together, with fresh coconut oil
3. Let it cool.

Photo, information courtesy of Philippine Herbal Medicine