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Extraction and Formulation of Perfume from Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2021
This work aimed to extract perfume from the leaves of Cymbopogon citratus using three extraction methods viz: distillation, solvent extraction and expression or effleurage. About 150 g of dried lemons grass were extracted using ethanol as the solvent to obtain essential oils required for the formulation of perfumes.
O.E. Ameh, J.I. Achika, N.M. Bello, A.J. Owolaja   +3 more
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Efecto anti-Trypanosoma cruzi del aceite esencial de Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf (hierba luisa) en ratones Balb/c

Anales de la Facultad de Medicina, 2012
Objetivo: Determinar la actividad anti-Trypanosoma cruzi in vivo del aceite esencial de Cymbopogon citratus en ratones Balb/c. Diseño: Estudio experimental, prospectivo.
Juan Rojas, Sergio Ronceros, Olga Palacios, Carlos Sevilla   +3 more
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Phenolic Compounds: From Traditional Uses to Innovative Applications and Everything in Between

Molecular Nutrition &Food Research, Volume 70, Issue 9, 13 May 2026.
This review deals with many aspects related to the study of phenolic compounds, starting with advances in extraction, detection, and quantification methods, going through bioavailability, bioactivity, and beneficial health properties, and discussing antioxidant and antimicrobial uses and mechanisms.
Marcela de Sá Barreto da Cunha, Cristina Maria Turim Santos Miguel, Emília Maria França Lima, Uelinton Manoel Pinto, Cláudia Vieira Prudêncio, Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov   +5 more
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Green Oil‐in‐Water Nanoemulsions for Delivery of Phytochemicals With Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Food Production and Safety

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho, David A. Weitz, Carlos Adam Conte‐Junior   +2 more
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Antimicrobial Effect of Spices and Their Phytochemicals: A Novel Approach to Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
This graphical abstract shows the antibacterial potential of phytochemicals from 15 spices, showcasing key compounds, their extraction methods, and mechanisms of action. It highlights membrane disruption, ROS generation, enzyme inhibition, and biofilm prevention as core antibacterial pathways.
Hettiyahandi Binodh De Silva, Yanqi Dai, Shervanthi Homer‐Vanniasinkam, Mohan Edirisinghe   +3 more
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Antifungal activity and ultrastructural alterations in Pseudocercospora griseola treated with essential oils Atividade antifúngica e alterações ultraestruturais em Pseudocercospora griseola tratado com óleos essenciais

Ciência e Agrotecnologia, 2012
Pseudocercospora griseola, the etiologic agent of angular leaf spot of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), is an important disease in all bean-producing regions worldwide and may cause extremely high yield losses.
Julián Mauricio Ágredo Hoyos, Eduardo Alves, Luciane Cristina Rozwalka, Elaine Aparecida de Souza, Walmes Marques Zeviani   +4 more
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Cheese industry in Brazil: Innovation, regulation and consumer perception

International Journal of Dairy Technology, Volume 79, Issue 2, April–June 2026.
This review summarises recent advances in the Brazilian cheese industry, highlighting the main types of industrial cheeses, regulatory frameworks and technological innovations. It also examines consumer perceptions, emphasising the roles of sensory quality, cultural identity, health‐oriented reformulation and sustainability in defining the ...
Renata Golin Bueno Costa, Denise Sobral, Junio César Jacinto de Paula, Kennya Beatriz Siqueira   +3 more
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Cymbopogon citratus

Medicinae Plantae
A espécie Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf é uma planta originária da Índia, bem adaptada em países tropicais devido ao clima quente,úmido e de chuvas bem distribuídas (Martins et al., 2004). Pertence à família da Poaceae e é caracterizada por folhas longas (60 a 100 cm de comprimento), estreitas (1,5 a 2 cm de largura), aromáticas e ásperas.
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Biodegradable Coatings with Essential Oils for Combating Papaya Anthracnose: State of the Art and Perspectives

Food Bioengineering, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 138-151, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Papaya (Carica papaya L.) production and marketability are strongly constrained by postharvest diseases, with anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. representing the most significant threat. Traditional control relies on synthetic fungicides, which, although effective, face challenges such as the development of pathogen resistance ...
Raul Coimbra Miranda, Zandia Maria de Souza Nascimento, Beni Jequicene Mussengue Chaúque, Hellen Kempfer Philippsen, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques Lourenço, Consuelo Lúcia Sousa de Lima   +5 more
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Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts: Applications in Catalysis and Biomedicine

Nano Select, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT The green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) using plant‐based resources has gained significant traction as an environmentally benign, cost‐effective, and scalable alternative to traditional chemical and physical methods. This review comprehensively explores the plant‐mediated synthesis routes for a variety of MONPs, including CuO,
Faith Mwangi, Jannatun Zia, Ufana Riaz
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