The An Update on Pharmacological activities of herbal plant Cymbopogon citratus
Effects of lemon grass on human body
Abstract
Herbs and other natural plant products have medical significance because of the phytochemical components in them that have specific physiological or pathological effects on the human body. Lemon grass, also known as citronella grass, is a member of the Poaceae family and is a member of the Cymbopogon genus. The word "Cymbopogon" is derived from the Greek word "Kymbe-Pogon," which means "boat-beard." In tropical nations, particularly in Southeast Asia, the herb Cymbopogon citratus, Stapf (lemon grass), is widely used. Due to the substantial amount of citral in its oil, this grass has a distinct lemon scent, which is one of its distinguishing characteristics. According to studies on its phytoconstituents, the herb contains tannins, saponins, flavonoids, phenols, anthraquinones, alkaloids, deoxysugars, and a variety of essential oil constituents. The nutritional, therapeutic, and cosmetic properties of C. citratus have made it a widely consumed plant around the world. However, research indicates that other species might be useful pharmaceutically. Cymbopogon citratus is intensively studied for its pharmacological effects.
Keywords: Lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus, phytochemical, physiological, pathological, pharmacological effects.
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Lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus, phytochemical, physiological, pathological, pharmacological effectsDOI
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