Pharmacognosy research on traditional usage of Cymbopogon citratus

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Published: Aug 2, 2019
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Cymbopogon citratus , Lemon grass, Herbal drugs

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Anurata Anjali S
Research Associate
Rajesh Hegde R
Research Associate

Abstract

Cymbopogon citratus belonging to the family Gramineae is an herb worldwide known as lemongrass which is fast growing, perennial aromatic grass is native to South India and Sri Lanka, now widely cultivated in the tropical areas of America and Asia. Freshly cut and partially dried leaves are used medicinally and are the source of the essential oil. The plant is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine. This systematic review is to gather the knowledge about Cymbopogon citratus on various pharmacological activities such as anti-amoebic, anti-bacterial, anti-diarrheal, anti-filarial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Various other effects like anti-malarial, anti-mutagenicity, anti-mycobacterial, anti-oxidants, hypoglycemic and neurobehavioral been studied and documented in the existing literatures. This herb provides enough potential action for many diseases and helps a free radical scavenger.

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S, A. A., & R, R. H. (2019). Pharmacognosy research on traditional usage of Cymbopogon citratus. Journal of Traditional and Integrative Medicine, 2(1), 4-10. Retrieved from https://jtim.biosci.in/ojs/index.php/jtim/article/view/8
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Anurata Anjali S, Research Associate

Department of Pharmacognosy,  Indra Institute of  Science and Technology, Bangalore. 

Rajesh Hegde R, Research Associate

Department of Pharmacognosy,  Indra Institute of  Science and Technology, Bangalore

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