Lemongrass promotes healthy digestion, with its has antiseptic compounds not just killing bad bacteria and parasites in the digestive tract but also helping to repopulate the colon with good bacteria. Lemongrass has anti-cholesterol and anti-atherosclerosis actions, helping to reduce the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. It also aids in the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol in the blood. Lemongrass tea when consumed regularly helps cleanse and detoxify the body. Its antibacterial and antifungal properties help with coughs, fever and other cold symptoms. It’s packed with Vitamin C to boost your immune system and may help fight cancer. Citral, a component in lemongrass causes apoptosis in cancer cells without damaging healthy cells. Lemongrass may also help treat arthritis, rheumatism, gout and other types of joint pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties.