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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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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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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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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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Rendimento, composição química e atividade antilisterial de óleos essenciais de espécies de Cymbopogon Yield, chemical composition and antilisterial activity of essential oils from Cymbopogon species

Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais, 2011
Objetivou-se determinar o rendimento, a composição química e avaliar a atividade antilisterial dos óleos essenciais de Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf. (capim-limão) e Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle (capim-citronela), puros e em combinação. A obtenção dos
M.M.M Oliveira, D.F Brugnera, M.G Cardoso, L.G.L Guimarães, R.H Piccoli   +4 more
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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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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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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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Effectiveness of Storing Medicinal Plant Leaves Under Modified Atmosphere on the Physicochemical Stability and Essential Oil Composition Over Time

New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, Volume 54, Issue 1, March 2026.
This study investigated the effects of packaging methods and storage time on the postharvest conservation of Lippia origanoides and Ocimum gratissimum. The research analyzed CO2 concentration inside the packaging, water content, color parameters (L*, a*, b*, C*, and ΔE*), essential oil content, and chromatographic composition of the essential oil ...
Cristiane F. Lisboa, Evandro C. Melo, Antônio J. Demuner, Luís C. da Silva, Antônio P. S. Carneiro, Ana Paula F. Coelho, Ailyn de O. Vilela, Naiara C. Z. Sperotto   +7 more
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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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