The use of medicinal plants on phytotherapy is a result of empirical knowledge accumulated over the centuries about plant actions in several ethnic groups. The grass grows in dense clumps and has several stiff stems and slender bladelike leaves which droop towards the tips. Learn more about lemongrass uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain lemongrass. Ethanol extracts of lemon grass showed antimicrobial activity to certain some pathogenic bacteria, for example. A comparative study of lemongrass cymbopogon citratus essential oil extracted by microwaveassisted. An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world. In west africa, it has long been cultivated for its medicinal properties. The use of medicinal plants extracts is part of a competitive market, which includes pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and. Cytogenotoxicity of cymbopogon citratus dc stapf lemon grass. Setting bookmarks and properties in the converted pdf file. Cymbopogon citratus contains various phytoconstituents such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds, terpenoids and essential oils. User guide on how to generate pdf versions of the product. Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as west indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass. Another source is the use of cymbopogon citratus in the cosmetic industry, s.
According to folk medicine, several plants possess ethno medicinal benefits and cymbopogon citratus stapf, also known as lemongrass remained one of them. Ethnobotanical and phytopharmacological notes on cymbopogon. An external file that holds a picture, illustration, etc. When taken internally, lemon grass has been recommended for. Pdf biological activities and medicinal uses of the. The leaves of cymbopogon citratus have been used in traditional medicine and are often found in herbal. A comparative study of lemongrass cymbopogon citratus. Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of cymbopogon citratus, stapf. The plant is also used as an antibacterial, antidiarrheal and antioxidant, but the mode of action for the different bioactivities has not been studied in detail. Studies have shown that cymbopogon citratus dc has interesting uses in agronomy as a natural pesticide and. Cymbopogon citratus leaves were collected from home garden in northwest of malaysia.
Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of cymbopogon. Medicinal uses of lemon grass alcorn state university. Lemongrass, cymbopogon citratus, is a perennial grass in the family poaceae grown for its fragrant leaves and stalks which are used as a flavoring. Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes.
Employed as a flavour ingredient in most major food categories including alcoholic and soft drinks. Cymbopogon citratus is a perennial grass that has been intentionally introduced in tropical and subtropical regions of the world for the essential oil extracts from its leaves and to be used as a culinary and medicinal herb. Cymbopogon citratus species, is currently known as lemon grass. Besides the medicinal use, lemon grass can be also used in the food industry, as well as in cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.