Lemongrass is commonly taken orally, applied directly to the skin, or inhaled as aromatherapy for many different conditions.
In food and beverages, lemongrass is used as a flavoring. For example, lemongrass leaves are commonly used as "lemon" flavoring in herbal teas.
Lemongrass is used as a fragrance in deodorants, soaps, and cosmetics. Lemongrass is also used in making vitamin A and natural citral.