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Lemongrass tea
ตะไคร้ / serai
A listing is not a recommendation.
Origin: Southeast Asia · Tradition: An everyday herbal tea in Southeast Asia · Food & herbs
What it is
A tea of lemongrass. It is widely drunk for digestion, settling, and flavour. It is also used in Thai warm compresses.
A short introduction (not a treatment instruction)
- Break edible stalks and simmer them in hot water.
- Avoid a large intake in pregnancy.
Symptoms or aims often mentioned with this practice
- Constipation or digestion
- Stress or unease
- Early signs of a cold
Research notes (this is not a promise of effect)
D: Traditional use only. This review did not find enough clinical research on the practice itself
The sources were not confirmed in this review.
As an everyday drink, safety is generally high, but high-quality clinical evidence for a specific symptom is limited.
Safety notes
It is a grass, not an Asteraceae plant. Allergy is uncommon. Swallowing essential oil is distinct from tea and is dangerous.
If you are unsure, or if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take medicine, consult a qualified professional.
Situations in which this is better avoided
- A known allergy
- A high-dose essential oil in pregnancy (do not confuse tea with essential oil)