What is Tanglad ?
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon Citratus
A native herb from temperate and warm regions such as India, is widely used in Asian cooking and is an ingredient in many Thai and Vietnamese foods. Tanglad use in cooking has become popular in the Caribbean and in the United States for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger.
Tanglad is a perennial and tufted grass that is commercially cultivated in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and China. Tanglad is also cultivated in United States specifically in California and Florida. Propagation is by dividing the root clumps.
Tanglad is reportedly has a wide variety of therapeutic application. With limited research and studies conducted on humans, Tanglad effectiveness is based mainly on the results from animal and laboratory studies as well as its reputation as a folk remedy.
A native herb from temperate and warm regions such as India, is widely used in Asian cooking and is an ingredient in many Thai and Vietnamese foods. Tanglad use in cooking has become popular in the Caribbean and in the United States for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger.
Tanglad is a perennial and tufted grass that is commercially cultivated in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and China. Tanglad is also cultivated in United States specifically in California and Florida. Propagation is by dividing the root clumps.
Tanglad is reportedly has a wide variety of therapeutic application. With limited research and studies conducted on humans, Tanglad effectiveness is based mainly on the results from animal and laboratory studies as well as its reputation as a folk remedy.
Health Benefits :
Tanglad as herbal medicine for gastrointestinal problems stomachaches, diarrhea, gas, bowel spasms, vomiting, fever, the flu, and headaches Taken as tea, 1 cup every 8 hours. The tea is prepared by boiling about 10 leaves in 2 cups of water, adding sugar to taste and a slice of ginger.
Tanglad oil mixed with other essential oils such as coconut oil is used as a liniment for back pains, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains and other body pains.
Tanglad oil mixed with other essential oils such as lavender or jasmine oil used in baths or vapor scents can revitalize the body and relieve the symptoms of jet lag, headaches, anxiety and stress related exhaustion.
Tanglad is used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine to treat fevers and infectious illnesses. Tanglad is also used in Chinese medicine to treat colds and rheumatism..
Tanglad has natural anti-microbial properties, is an antiseptic, suitable for use on various types of skin infections, usually as a wash or compress, and is especially effective on ringworm, infected sores. Acne and athlete's foot.
Tanglad is effective in killing cancer cells.
It is useful with respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and helps prevent spreading of infectious diseases.
Tanglad is also used as an insect repellant. It helps to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks and lice.
Tanglad oil mixed with other essential oils such as coconut oil is used as a liniment for back pains, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains and other body pains.
Tanglad oil mixed with other essential oils such as lavender or jasmine oil used in baths or vapor scents can revitalize the body and relieve the symptoms of jet lag, headaches, anxiety and stress related exhaustion.
Tanglad is used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine to treat fevers and infectious illnesses. Tanglad is also used in Chinese medicine to treat colds and rheumatism..
Tanglad has natural anti-microbial properties, is an antiseptic, suitable for use on various types of skin infections, usually as a wash or compress, and is especially effective on ringworm, infected sores. Acne and athlete's foot.
Tanglad is effective in killing cancer cells.
It is useful with respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and helps prevent spreading of infectious diseases.
Tanglad is also used as an insect repellant. It helps to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks and lice.
Tanglad, Herbal Medicine Preparation And Application:
Tanglad Tea Preparation:
Pound or cut about 10 leaves of Tanglad then add in 2 cups of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes, strain, add sugar and a slice of ginger to taste. Let it cool and drink a cup three to four times a day. Make new Tanglad herbal tea as needed. When symptoms persist or irritation occurs stop the use and consult your doctor.
Tanglad oil (food grade) can also be used to make tea by diluting 2 teaspoon of Tanglad oil to a cup of boiling water.
Tanglad Liniment Preparation:
Boil equal amounts of chopped leaves and roots with freshly made coconut oil
You can also mix 2 drops of Tanglad oil to an ounce of your usual oil used such as coconut oil, olive oil, etc.
Tanglad Baths and Compress
Chop about a cup of Tanglad leaves to a liter of water. Let it boil and strain. You can add it to your bath or you can use it as herbal compress for skin infections.
Tanglad oil can also be added to a bath or warm water for hot compress. a tablespoon of oil for every 500ml for compress is suggested.
Tanglad Tea Preparation:
Pound or cut about 10 leaves of Tanglad then add in 2 cups of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes, strain, add sugar and a slice of ginger to taste. Let it cool and drink a cup three to four times a day. Make new Tanglad herbal tea as needed. When symptoms persist or irritation occurs stop the use and consult your doctor.
Tanglad oil (food grade) can also be used to make tea by diluting 2 teaspoon of Tanglad oil to a cup of boiling water.
Tanglad Liniment Preparation:
Boil equal amounts of chopped leaves and roots with freshly made coconut oil
You can also mix 2 drops of Tanglad oil to an ounce of your usual oil used such as coconut oil, olive oil, etc.
Tanglad Baths and Compress
Chop about a cup of Tanglad leaves to a liter of water. Let it boil and strain. You can add it to your bath or you can use it as herbal compress for skin infections.
Tanglad oil can also be added to a bath or warm water for hot compress. a tablespoon of oil for every 500ml for compress is suggested.