Lemongrass is an aromatic tropical plant with long, slender blades that can grow to a height of 5 ft (1.5m). Believed to have a wide range of therapeutic effects, the herb has been used for centuries in South America and India. It has also become popular in the United States. Aside from folk medicine, lemongrass is a favourite ingredient in Thai cuisine and dishes that boasts a tangy Asian flavour.

While there are several species of lemongrass, Cymbopogon Citratus is the variety most often recommended for medicinal purposes. Native to Southeast Asia, lemongrass can also be found growing in India, South America, Africa, Australia and the United States. The essential oil is derived from only select, fresh dried leaves of the lemongrass. Cymbopogon Citratus, which belongs to the Poaceae family of plants, is also referred to as West Indian lemongrass.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) is a naturally oily herb, native to Asia. It has been used in cooking and herbal medicine for about 5,000 years and has been cultivated all over Southeast Asia for at least 2,000 years.

Lemongrass Tea is traditionally used to alleviate bad moods and stress. It also has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that can help ease stomach problems as well as fevers.

Research studies have shown that Lemongrass contains Citral that is a cancer preventive element.

Java Tea is a medicinal plant, native in South East Asia (predominantly Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand) and some parts of Tropical Australia. The plant is from the family of Lamiaceae or Labiatea. It is an herbaceous shrub which grows to a height of 1.5 metres. Cultivated for a long time, it is a popular plant for its elegant and unique flower; white and bluish in colour with far-exerted filaments that look like cat whiskers. In the wild, the plant can be seen growing along the forest edges, roadsides and wasteland.

Java Tea began to interest researchers during the earlier 20th century. When the plant was introduced to Europe, it quickly became a popular herbal tea.

University Sains Malaysia has received grants totaling RM12.5 million from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environmental to conduct a clinical study of standardized Misai Kucing for kidney stone diseases. It was not long before they scaled it from the laboratory to Pilot Scale Production. The objective of the research is to develop a cure for several diseases such as gout, arthritis, rheumatism, inflammatory conditions and kidney stones.

On another study at Japan’s Fukuyama University and Indonesia’s National Cardiovascular Centre shows that regular doses of Misai Kucing helps lower blood pressure.

Misai Kucing is also used for treating the ailments of the kidney, since it has a mild diuretic effect. It is also claimed to have anti-allergenic, anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory properties, and is commonly used for flushing out kidney stones and treating nephritis.

Aquilaria Malaccensis also known as Gaharu or Agarwood, has been trusted by Chinese, Greek, Indian (Ayurvedic) and Tibetan physicians for centuries in treating an impressive range of ailments. Agarwood is an evergreen plant that can grow up to fourty metres high from the ground.

Research shows that the leaves of Aquilaria Malaccensis contain compounds with anti-ageing effects due to its content of Vitamin E and Decanoic acid, making the plant a commodity in the cosmetic industry.

In Southeast Asia, Agarwood Tea is believed to help lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels. It is also effective against digestive problems like flatulence and constipation.

There are many descriptions of Gaharu’s medical benefits in the classic Chinese, “ Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu).” It is a pharmaceutical text written by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty of China (first draft of text in 1578) and, “ Herbal Preparation (Bencao Beiyao) ” essay by Wang Ang (1694).

Agarwood Tea is made solely from the leaves of Aquilaria Malaccensis, giving it a slightly bitter, delicate flavour. In Chinese medicine, bitterness is often equated to heightened health benefits. Recent studies show that these leaves are rich with genkwanin glycosides – natural chemicals widely known as having cosmetic benefits. It is said that genkwanin glycosides are capable of removing mercury efficiently. Agarwood tea that contains genkwanin glycosides has many dietary benefits and is believed to help slow down the ageing process.

The Balung Lemongrass is handpicked by our dedicated and experienced staff then brought to our distillation factory where it undergoes different stages of assessment to ensure the highest quality for our product.

Balung Lemongrass Essential Oil has a strong citronella scent due to the rich volcanic soil that it was harvested from. It is renowned in the world for its therapeutic and relaxing aroma. Lemongrass Essential Oil can also be used as a mild mosquito repellent.