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Lemongrass (Cymbopogan citratus) is the most common bush tea plant used across the territories. It’s well known and widely used as a fragrance in other things like soaps and candles.
Now let’s not get lemongrass mixed up with other plants that may look similar. This plant has long slender leaves and smells like lemons!
| Virgin Islands Uses and Benefits | – Brew leaves in hot water and mix with mint, ginger and lemon. – Can be used to fight fevers, coughs – Great source of B vitamin |
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