Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Organic
Energy: Masculine
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Powers: Repel Snakes, Lust, Psychic Powers
 
Magical & Spiritual Uses
Lemongrass carries bright, clearing, fast-moving energy. In spiritual practice, it is worked with for cleansing, sharpening intuition, opening psychic pathways, and refreshing stagnant environments. Its crisp citrus scent cuts through heaviness and is often used in floor washes, spiritual baths, and home blessings.
Traditionally, lemongrass has been included in rituals for attraction and desire, particularly when clarity and confidence are needed in matters of the heart. It is also used in protection workings, especially those meant to repel unwanted influences — symbolically reflected in its folklore association with repelling snakes.
Lemongrass may be steeped into ritual waters, blended into incense, added to charm bags, or brewed as a tea before meditation or divination. These uses are shared as cultural and historical context only.
 
Indigenous & Diasporic Context
Lemongrass is native to Southeast Asia and widely used in Thai, Indonesian, Sri Lankan, and Indian traditions — both culinary and medicinal. It is known in some Caribbean communities as “fever grass” and is a common household tea, especially in Jamaican herbal culture.
Across African diasporic traditions in the Caribbean and the American South, lemongrass has been used in cleansing baths and spiritual floor washes to clear negativity and refresh the spirit. It is often worked with as a bright, sun-like herb that restores movement where energy feels stuck.
 
Botanical & Herbal Context
Cymbopogon citratus is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family. It grows in tropical climates and is cultivated throughout Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Africa, and parts of Central and South America.
Herbally, lemongrass is commonly prepared as a tea and is described as gently uplifting and aromatic. It has been traditionally used to support digestion and overall wellness routines. In culinary practice, it imparts a subtle citrus flavor to soups, curries, broths, and herbal blends.
 
Organic herb. Sold unprepared. Curio only.
As with all herbs, there may be slight variations in size, color, texture, cut, aroma, or appearance due to natural growing conditions, seasonal differences, and processing methods.
 
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
 
Disclaimer
Information and statements about this product have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.