Cut dried leaves of the lemongrass plant. . Lemongrass has narrow, stiff leaves of light green color with a lemon smell. It can be brewed independently, as a decoction, or added to tea, while lemongrass will give the drink a sweet taste with a ginger note. Lemongrass contains B vitamins, iron, magnesium and zinc. It increases resistance to infectious diseases, removes toxins. Lemon grass, as lemongrass is also called, has a general tonic effect on the body. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, relieving emotional overstrain, relieves severe headaches, normalizes sleep. Helps to increase mental activity with concentration, improves memory, increases efficiency. Tea with lemongrass is drunk for inflammation of the respiratory tract and colds: it has an anti-inflammatory, antiviral effect and lowers the temperature. Contraindications: Individual intolerance or allergy to citrus fruits. A decoction of lemongrass causes irritation of the vocal cords, this should be taken into account by people who have serious stress on the voice.