Tropical Herbs That Heal: Health Benefits of Lemongrass, Galangal, and Kaffir Lime
Tropical medicinal herbs, Balinese jamu traditions, natural anti-inflammatory spices, and daily wellness rituals come together in every dish and drink served in our Medewi kitchen. Here, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime are not decorative garnishes they are part of Bali’s living wellness culture, woven into meals the same way local communities weave them into daily life. After ten years of cooking by the coast, I’ve learned to read guests the way I read the weather. The surfer with tight shoulders asks for lemongrass-ginger tea. The early-morning yogi with swollen eyes reaches for kaffir lime with turmeric. The family who enjoyed a little too much arak last night quietly chooses a […]