May Help Lower Cholesterol

According to a study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology in 2011, the essential oils in lemongrass have anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-hypercholesterolemic effects that promote healthy cholesterol levels. One animal research found that lemongrass may help to maintain healthy triglyceride levels while also lowering LDL or bad cholesterol.

This may aid in the prevention of fat buildup in the blood vessels and the promotion of unimpeded blood flow in the arteries, hence avoiding numerous heart illnesses such as atherosclerosis. In 2011, further research on mice confirmed the long-term safety of up to 100mg of lemongrass essential oil daily. More research is needed to see if lemongrass tea has the same effects as lemongrass oil.