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Tips to Use Lemon Myrtle for Taste and Health

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Lemon myrtle is an indigenous plant that is known for its healing qualities.

The plant contains 90% citral that is known for its antimicrobial benefits and lemony aroma. With so many health benefits, namely antifungal, antiseptic, and antiviral, lemon myrtle is the perfect herb for winter ailments. It will not only make your food taste great, but also protect your body against flu, bronchitis, and colds.

Did you know that you can also use lemon myrtle leaves around your house as a natural air-freshener? This plant has wide range of applications and easily incorporated in your diet.

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It is very easy to use lemon myrtle in your dishes. You can pretty much add it to whatever you are cooking. However, if you don't have easy access to the leaves, then you can it is a great idea to grind the leaves in a mixer grinder and then store it in a Ziplock bag.

Cooking experts also recommend adding lemon myrtle leaves at the end of your cooking process because adding them at the time of boiling will release and evaporate all its essential oils.

If you are ready to bring the goodness of lemon myrtle home, then you should read on because it is not the kind of ingredient that you can find in your local grocery store. One option is to grow it yourself.

You can ask your local nursery to supply you with seedling for a few pots and place them in the warmest part of your house. They are not only an organic source or lemon myrtle leaves, but also make for beautiful potted plants in your house and also attract the right kind of insects for your garden.

Lemon myrtle is a powerhouse of benefits that can be applied to all parts of your lives. You can either grow your own batch or buy from reputed sellers who are known for selling authentic herbs and spices. However, just make sure that what you are bringing home is the real deal!

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