“African people used Lemongrass to manage honeybees for the last 60,000 years. . Mix it with spearmint, and it helps the bees resist the pathogens the mites carry by possibly boosting the bees' immune system.
Did you know that honey bees are attracted to the smell of lemongrass essential oil? It's true! In fact, lemongrass essential oil mimics the nasonov pheromone that worker bees produce. They use it to communicate with other bees about orientation and recruitment.
In a honey bee, the nasonov pheromone is made up of a variety of components including citral. Citral just so happens to be one of the main natural components found in lemongrass essential oil. Funny how nature works!
The plant acts as a strong repellent for many of the common flying pests we've all come to hate. Specifically, lemongrass has been shown to be an effective deterrent against mosquitoes and wasps.
Benefits to drinking the tea
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Good for Digestion. ...
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Full of Antioxidants. ...
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Regulates High blood pressure. ...
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Boosts Metabolism and Burns Fat. ...
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For Naturally Great Skin and Hair. ...
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Heals Cold and Flu. ...
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Relieves menstrual pain.