The claim
Consuming lemongrass aids in lowering cholesterol levels and improving heart health.
Rating
Lemongrass may lower cholesterol, but effects have only been seen in laboratory rats, not clinical trials.
Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Related reporting lists a section titled “Lemongrass Herbal Tea (lowers cholesterol & blood pressure).” The supplied excerpt provides no supporting evidence for that effect and does not discuss heart health.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] First Check original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S1] 28 Types of Herbal Teas (and Their Benefits)
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026