What's the difference between lemon grass and citronella?

In daily life, people always hear the names of lemon grass and citronella. As a spice, what is the difference between lemon grass and citronella?

I. the difference between lemon grass and citronella

Lemon grass and citronella refer to the perennial herbs of the same plant, Gramineae and citronella, and there is no difference between them.

Second, the basic introduction of lemon grass (citronella)

Lemon grass (citronella) is a subtropical thatch spice with a natural lemon flavor, often used as a seasoning for pickles and for curry sherbet, soup and liqueur.

Lemon grass (citronella) likes fertile soil that is warm and humid, full of sunshine or semi-shade, and well drained. Indoor potted plants are needed in North China. Aromatic oils can be extracted from stems and leaves for essence or medicine. Boiled fish with leaves can avoid fishy smell and is suitable for planting in flower borders or wild flower gardens.

In China, lemon grass (citronella) is mainly distributed in southern Yunnan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Henan, southern Jiangxi and southwest regions.

III. The main value of lemon grass (citronella)

1. Lemon grass (citronella) contains a variety of nutrients, such as protein, mucus, bitterness, sugars and phenols, etc.

2. Lemon grass (citronella) also has the efficacy of disinfection, sterilization and treatment of neuralgia and muscle pain.

3. Drinking tea with lemon grass (citronella) can improve digestive function, strengthen stomach and eliminate fat, relieve muscle soreness, abdominal cramps or spasms, and deal with digestive problems.

Lemon grass (citronella) also has many famous dishes, such as lemon citronella grilled chicken, citronella grilled fish, citronella roast chicken and so on.