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Phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Cymbopogon citratus: A review

Scientific African, 2019
Cymbopogon citratus is an aromatic plant of Gramineae family well-known as lemon grass. Cymbopogon is derived from Greek word “kymbe – pogon” which means boat-beard. The lemon-like scent could be ascribed to the existence of a cyclic monoterpene (citral). The herb is a perennial grass, native and distributed in Asia, Africa, South and North America. It
Oluwole Solomon Oladeji, Funmilayo Enitan Adelowo, David Temitope Ayodele, Kehinde Abraham Odelade   +3 more
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VOLATILE PROFILES AND BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS, CYMBOPOGON GIGANTEUS, CYMBOPOGON SHOENANTHUS, AND THEIR ISOLATED COMPOUNDS: A REVIEW

Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2020
Essential oils are worldwide used for their several biological properties. As such, the genus Cymbopogon is an interesting source of essential oils. Among the genus Cymbopogon, the most studied plant species, especially in West Africa, are C. citratus, C. giganteus and C. Schoenanthus. The essential oils extracted from these plants are sought for their
Annick Flore Arlette Dohoué BOSSOU, Gbêdossou Sophie Reine BOGNINOU, Cokou P. AGBANGNAN DOSSA, Hounnankpon YEDOMONHAN, Félicien AVLESSI, Dominique C. K. SOHOUNHLOUÉ   +5 more
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In vitro cytotoxic activity of Cymbopogon citratus L. and Cymbopogon nardus L. essential oils from Togo [PDF]

Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 2009
The leaf essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus L. and Cymbopogon nardus L.(Poaceae) from Togo were steam-distilled, analyzed for percentage composition and investigated in vitro for their potential cytotoxic activity on human epidermic cell line HaCat ...
Koffi Koba, Sanda Komla, Guyon Catherine, Raynaud Christine, Chaumont Jean-Pierre, Nicod Laurence   +5 more
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Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of skin irritation, acute and sub-acute toxicity of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil in mice and rabbits

Toxicology Reports, 2019
Cymbopogon citratus has been used by the local people in Ankober district, northern Ethiopia, as traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its essential oil has been shown to have antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, anti-carcinogenic, anti ...
Ermias Lulekal, Solomon Tesfaye, Selam Gebrechristos, Kassahun Dires, Tizazu Zenebe, Nigus Zegeye, Gezu Feleke, Abayneh Kassahun, Yoseph Shiferaw, Awol Mekonnen   +9 more
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Efficacy of Supplementing Lemongrass Powder on Growth, Metabolism, Immune and Endo‐Parasitic Status of Lambs in the Tropics

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.
Dietary supplementation of lemongrass powder (0.50 g per kg metabolic body weight) with a basal diet significantly enhanced lamb daily gain, growth velocity, feed efficiency and nutrient digestibility. It increased serum high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL‐C), albumin and IgG concentrations, while reducing aspartate aminotransferase (AST ...
Md. Aliar Rahman, Most Sabina Yasmin, Peter Wynn, Rakhi Chowdhury, Khan Md. Shaiful Islam, Mohammad Al‐Mamun   +5 more
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Recent Advances in Lemongrass Essential Oil: Food Safety, Preservation, and Bioactivity in Food Systems

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Lemongrass essential oil (LGEO) has gained recognition as a natural preservative in food systems due to its distinctive phytochemical composition and multifunctional bioactivities. Dominated by citral and complemented by terpenes and phenolic compounds, LGEO demonstrates potent antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antibiofilm, and antioxidant
Ahmad Rabbani, Ayman Khaliq, Priti Mudgil, Sajid Maqsood, Akmal Nazir   +4 more
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Optimizing Essential Oil Blends by Mixture Design Approaches for Enhanced Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity: A Review

Journal of Food Science, Volume 91, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT The growing interest in natural alternatives to synthetic additives has driven research into essential oils (EOs) for antimicrobial and antioxidant applications. Statistical mixture design approaches provide effective tools to optimize multi‐component EO blends for enhanced bioactivity.
Boutheina Ben Akacha, Miroslava Kačániová, Wirginia Kukula‐Koch, Sandra Cabo Verde, Joana Madureira, Wojciech Koch, Rania Ben Saad, Monika Michalak, Stefania Garzoli, Anis Ben Hsouna   +9 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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Effet comparé des poudres de Nicotiana tabacum L, Cymbopogon citratus (D.C.) Stapf et de l'huile de Ricinus communis L sur la conservation des graines de Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp [PDF]

Tropicultura, 1995
Compared Effect of Nicotiana tabacum L, Cymbopogon citratus (D.C.) Stapf Powders and Castor Oil Ricinus communis L. on Conservation of Cowpea Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp Grains. The effect of powder of tobacco Nicotiana tabacum L.
Gakuru, S., Buledi, MK.
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In vitro cytotoxic activity of Cymbopogon citratus L. and Cymbopogon nardus L. essential oils from Togo

Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 2008
The leaf essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus L. and Cymbopogon nardus L. (Poaceae) from Togo were steam-distilled, analyzed for percentage composition and investigated in vitro for their potential cytotoxic activity on human epidermic cell line HaCat ...
Koffi Koba, Komla Sanda, Catherine Guyon, Christine Raynaud, Jean-Pierre Chaumont, Laurence Nicod   +5 more
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