*Lemongrass is generally safe to use, although side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, increased appetite and increased urination have been reported occasionally. Lemongrass may also interfere with certain cancer medications, and high doses of lemongrass essential oils may damage the stomach and liver mucosal lining, warns Sloan-Kettering. Taking lemongrass during pregnancy may lead to birth defects.
* Precautions : The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate production and distribution of lemongrass supplements; make sure the product you intend to use has been tested for safety and efficacy. Find out more about the manufacturer of the supplement, and look for U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention logo indicating it has passed supplement safety tests. Talk to your doctor before using lemongrass to prevent or treat cancer.
* Lemongrass contains a chemical, estragole, which has caused liver cancer in laboratory mice.
* Essential Oil contains myrcene, which is known to cause cancer
==The benefits of Lemongrass are==
The infusions of the leaves have been used traditionally to treat a variety of conditions including inflammation, fungal infections, insomnia and high blood pressure, reports the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The recommended dose will vary, based on your age and overall health; your doctor can determine what dosage is right for you. In addition, as a powerful antioxidant, lemongrass protects cells against the harmful effects of unstable free radicals, which interact with the DNA and proteins of cells and damage them, leading to conditions such as cancer.
*Use as an antiseptic and astringent.
* [[Aromatherapy]] for Kapha Imbalance.
* Lemongrass oil significantly inhibit gram-positive bacteria.
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