Respiratory: Cough, cold symptoms

Cardiovascular: High blood pressure

Gastrointestinal: GI spasms, stomach ache, vomiting, abdominal pain, thrush, bloating, GERD, thrush, gingivitis, antiemetic

Genitourinary: Urinary tract infections

Cholesterol: May help lower cholesterol

Glucose: May help lower sugar

Musculoskeletal: Joint and muscle aches, inflammation

Skin: Skin infection

Immunity: Helps strengthen immunity

Neurologic: Seizures, headaches, neuralgia

Mental Health: Anxiety

Cancer: Possibly anticarcinogic

Other: Pain, fever reducer, fatigue, diuretic, dandruff, insecticide and repellant

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SIDE EFFECTS: Possible irritation of the skin when used topically, lung inflammation (inhaled), increased bilirubin and amylase, renal toxicity, insect and tick repellant

CAUTION/CONTRAINDICTIONS: Phenobarbital, drugs metabolized by P450 3A4, CYP 450 1A1, phenobarbital

FORMS: Tea, oils, sprays, capsules, dried creams, tablets

RECOMMENDED BRANDS

No recommended brands at this time

DOSES: As directed

Reported doses - May NOT be supported by evidence (reported by various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E, NIH publications and others). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on the label.

• 1-3 tsp lemongrass steeped 5 min in 1 hot water - let cool, strain - 1-2 times daily

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