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Botanical name: Cymbopogon citratus
Family Gramineae
Therapeutic actions
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Analgesic: relieves or diminishes pain
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body
Antiseptic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically.
Insecticide: kills insects
Sedative: reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation
Tonic: strengthens and improves bodily performance
Vasodilator: increase the internal diameter of blood vessels