Lemongrass, also called barbed wire grass, silky heads, Cochin grass, Malabar grass, oily heads, and fever grass, is an aromatic tropical grass-like plant that repels insects and is most often used as a culinary herb. It has a lemony flavor that is used in teas, curries, soups and stir-fries. It also has many medicinal benefits.
Lemongrass is used for treating digestive issues, respiratory, is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, good for depression
Lemongrass is used by beekeepers to attract bee swarms to empty hives.
If you want to use this plant in any way medicinally, please do your research and work with a trained herbalist.