6 reasons you should drink lemon grass tea everyday

• Sipping lemon grass tea doesn't just refresh you but also cleanses your body, promoting proper functioning of all organs and keeping various ailments at bay. Children, however, should not consume lemon grass tea or milk without consulting a doctor. 
  
  

  
  
  
  1.Good for kidneys and liver: 
  
  The diuretic properties and of lemongrass help the body in releasing the toxins from the body thus helping in proper functioning of the kidneys and liver suggests a study published in the Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science on the comparative study on the Antimicrobial activities of the Ethanolic extracts of Lemon grass . Frequent urination also helps in flushing out the accrued fats and maintaining proper digestion.
  
  
  2.Cough and cold: 
  
  A cup of lemon grass tea or inhaling lemon grass steam can help ward off cough and cold. The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of lemon grass help in coping against the ailments. Lemon grass oil can be used for relieving headaches too.  
  
  
  3.Arthritis: 
  
  The anti-inflammatory properties of lemon grass help in suppressing enzymes that cause inflammation in joints during arthritis, and thus help in relieving pain. Lemon grass oil can be mixed with coconut oil and applied on joints. Sipping lemon grass tea is also beneficial for arthritis. 
  
  
  4. Digestion:
  
   The antimicrobial properties of lemon grass help in relieving gastroenteritis. Its antiseptic compounds kill the bacteria, thereby reducing flatulence, stomach cramps, constipation or heartburn. 
  
  
  5.Skin:
  
   Lemon grass is rich in Vitamin A and hence very helpful for skin troubles. The antiseptic and astringent properties of lemon grass help reduce acne, pimples and are effective even for psoriasis. Sipping lemon grass tea is the best way to cleanse body and skin. You can also dilute lemon grass in body oil and use it to keep bad odour away. 
  
  
  6.Cancer: 
  
  Studies have indicated that citral, one of the components of lemon grass helps prevent the growth of hepatic cancer cells. Thus, lemon grass shows promising results in preventing skin or breast cancer.