Biological name Cymbopogon, Lemongrass is more commonly drank as tee in the Caribbean, but like to many other plants, the oil also has beneficial properties. Like so many others it shares anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It has been proven to help prevent gastric ulcers and relieve nausea, also ease other gastric issues. It can also be used in aromatherapy.