Lemongrass is used as a natural remedy to heal wounds and help prevent infection. Research found that lemongrass essential oil was effective against a variety of drug-resistant bacteria, including those that cause:
Fungi are organisms like yeast and mold. According to a study from 1996, lemongrass oil was an effective deterrent against four types of fungi. One type causes athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch.
