Stapf poaceae family, grass with thin, long leaves and is one of the main medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated in algeria. Pdf cymbopogon citratus, stapf lemon grass is a widely used herb in. Ethnopharmacology evidence shows that they possess a. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent. Cymbopogon, also known as lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, cochin grass, malabar grass, oily heads or fever grass, is a genus of asian, african, australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.
Methanol, meoh water extracts, infusion and decoction of cymbopogon citratus were shown to have free. Cheel, j theoduloz, c rodriaguez, j schmedahirschmann, g. The essential oil of the plant is used in aromatherapy. Lemon grass cymbopogon citratus essential oil as a potent. Externally, especially in the form of the extracted essential oil, the plant is a very effective treatment for a range of skin conditions including athletes foot, ringworm, lice and scabies. Some of the reported phytoconstituents are essential oils that contain citral.
Medicinal uses of lemon grass alcorn state university. Utilization is limited to the stalks lemongrass only, while the leaves are still become waste. Cymbopogon citratus wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Analytical investigation of cymbopogon citratus and. Cymbopogon citratus and cymbopogon giganteus essential oils have cytotoxic effects on tumor cell cultures. Cymbopogon genus is a member of the family of gramineae which are herbs known worldwide for their high essential oil content. It is used in the treatment of many digestive diseases such as abdominal pain, cramps colic, vomiting, gas, cholera, indigestion, etc. Medicinal uses of lemongrass cymbopogon citratus lemongrass is an indian plant.
Some species particularly cymbopogon citratus are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons citrus limon. Cymbopogon citratus is an evergreen perennial growing to 1. Anti oxidant properties and free radical scavenging action. Cymbopogon citratus poaceae family is an angolan medicinal plant. The use of medicinal plants on phytotherapy is a result of empirical knowledge accumulated over the centuries about plant actions in several ethnic groups. Present research is about cymbopogon citratus, an economically valuable medicinal plant. Lemon grass diseases and pests, description, uses, propagation. The leaves are bluegreen in color, turning red in the fall and emit a strong.
Family poaceae genus cymbopogon are sturdy, aromatic, tufted, evergreen, perennial grasses with linear to lanceshaped, mid to bluishgreen leaves and manybranched flower sprays. Phytochemical constituents, therapeutic applications and. Oct 18, 2016 lemon grass herbal medicine this article discusses the medicinal uses, health benefits, side effects and warnings of lemon grass. Lemon grass use in cooking has become popular in the caribbean and in the united states for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger. Ars germplasm resources information network cyci integrated taxonomic information system anci4. It has carminative action, and gives relief in pain due to gas.
Pdf scientific basis for the therapeutic use of cymbopogon. The grass grows in dense clumps and has several stiff stems and slender bladelike leaves which droop towards the tips. Lemongrass sargam stating it is a geraniolcitronellol collectively called. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the creative commons. Potential of lemongrass leaves extract cymbopogon citratus. Pdf potential functions of lemon grass cymbopogon citratus in. East indian lemongrass is one of the two main sources of lemongrass essential oil. Among various species with medicinal properties, cymbopogon citratus dc. Effect of cymbopogon citratus lemongrass and syzygium aromaticum clove oils on the morphology and mortality of aedes aegypti and anopheles dirus larvae. Ethnopharmacology evidence shows that they possess a wide array of properties that. The prefix lemon owes to its typical lemon like odor, which is mainly due to the presence of citral, a cyclic monoterpene.
The pictures shown are reference when they are are full grown. However, clinical trials are lacking to support any uses. In this study cymbopogon citratus was elected as a subject plant over the five selected plants azadirachta indica. Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of cymbopogon citratus, stapf. It is also cultivated mostly for its essential oil eo in tropical and subtropical regions of asia, south america, and africa. It is a tall grass with rhizomes and densely tufted fibrous roots, which tillers profusely and has the potential to. Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints rheumatism, fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. However, in light of recently published findings on the phytochemistry and toxicological. The plant is often cultivated, both in gardens and commercially, for this oil which has a multitude of uses as a food flavouring, in perfumery, medicinal etc. A few years ago a novel chemotype for cymbopogon citratus was developed and released by gurpreet singh of earthy flavorance.
An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world. There are no known adverse reactions or counterindications for lemon grass with other drugs or dietary supplements. The uses for lemongrass essential oil are abundant, ranging from medicinal and odorous to cosmetic. The botanical name of lemongrass is cymbopogon citratus. In this work, we studied the antiinflammatory and gastroprotective effects of c. The commercial and medicinal uses of the various species of cymbopogon are well documented. Many plants belonging to this family are used for commercial, and medicinal uses. Also referred to as cymbopogon, lemongrass is one of approximately 55 other species of grasses in the poaceae family of grasses. Cymbopogon citratus is a plant commonly used as a spice by the people in indonesia. They are widely distributed across all continents where they are used for various purposes. Lemongrass is a tall perennial grass used in cooking and herbal medicine. Cymbopogon citratus, stapf lemon grass is a widely used herb in tropical countries, especially in southeast asia. It is libyan journal of medicine libyan journal of medicine 2014.
Rhodinol is a combination of citronellol and geraniol. Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and biological activities. Lemongrass has traditionally been used as a fragrance and flavoring, and for a wide variety of medical conditions. Cymbopogon citratus belonging to the family gramineae is an herb worldwide. Cymbopogon citratus article about cymbopogon citratus by. Pdf plants are utilized as therapeutic agents since time immemorial in both. As with any medicinal herbs, care should be taken when using lemon grass.
Review on pharmacological activity of cymbopogon citratus. In brazil, for example, the tea, infusion and extracts of c. What are the uses and health benefits of lemongrass cymbopogon citratus. Cymbopogon citratus is an aromatic, evergreen, clumpforming, perennial grass producing numerous stiff stems arising from a short rhizomatous rootstock. Lemongrass are used for soup, curry, salad and all kinds of cooking that we want the meal to smell good and healthy. Lemongrass, cymbopogon citratus, is a perennial grass in the family poaceae grown for its fragrant leaves and stalks which are used as a flavoring. The name of genus, cymbopogon is derived from greek word kymbe hallow boat likevessel, and pogon beard.
Cymbopogon citratus is an aromatic perennial plant of. According to folk medicine, several plants possess ethno medicinal benefits and cymbopogon citratus stapf, also known as lemongrass remained one of them. Extensive research has been carried out to select plants with numerous properties which can be used for human welfare. It stimulates appetite, and digestion but does not increase pitta. Growing lemon grass cymbopogon citratus lemon grass is an easygoing tropical plant that is quite happy in full sun and average garden soil. It has a lemony flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. Cymbopogon citratus wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia.
Cymbopogon citratus the school of aromatic studies. Cymbopogon citratus is a widely distributed perennial herb belonging to the poaceae family and has been extensively consumed for its medicinal, cosmetic, and nutritional effects for centuries. Methanol, meohwater extracts, infusion, and decoction of cymbopogon citratus were assessed for free radical scavenging effects measured by the bleaching of the 1,1diphenyl2picrylhydrazyl dpph radical, scavenging of the superoxide anion, and inhibition of the enzyme xanthine oxidase xo and lipid peroxidation in human erythrocytes. Cymbopogon citratus are well exploited, though studies show that other species. What are the uses and health benefits of lemongrass. Cymbopogon citratus is being monitored as part of the iucn sampled red list index for plants, which aims to produce conservation assessments for a representative sample of the worlds plant species. The name cymbopogon derives from the greek words kymbe, boat and pogon, beard which mean that in most species, the hairy spikelets project.
It belongs to plant genus cymbopogon, and family poaceae gramineae. Free radical scavengers and antioxidants from lemongrass. Diluted with a carrier oil and used topically, lemongrass oil relieves muscle aches and body pains including headaches and discomforts associated with arthritis. Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as west indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, 3 is a tropical plant native to maritime southeast asia and introduced to many tropical regions. Cymbopogon citratus lemon grass, citronella grass pfaf. Lemongrass is a thick, tropical and long grass that is native to india and an important ingredient in the asian cuisine. Its thin, grasslike, greygreen leaves grow up to 6 feet in the tropics, and about 3 feet in more northerly climates. General information cymbopogon flexuosus is an aromatic, evergreen, clumpforming perennial grass producing numerous, erect stems up to 3 metres tall from a short. Another source is the use of cymbopogon citratus in the cosmetic industry, s. Lemongrass wikibooks, open books for an open world. The prefix lemon owes to its typical lemon like odor, which is mainly due to the presence of citral, a cyclic. Cymbopogon citratus belonging to the family gramineae is an herb worldwide known as lemongrass. While it can be grown in warmer temperate regions, such as the uk, it is not hardy to frost.
The antioxidant activity measured with dpph free radical. Some of the reported phytoconstituents are essential oils that. Other uses distillation of the roots and leaves yields a fragrant oil, camel grass oil, but this species is not one of the main sources of cymbopogon oils, and its oil is chemically distinct from citronella oil. Cymbopogon citratus lemon grass, citronella grass pfaf plant. Cytogenotoxicity of cymbopogon citratus dc stapf lemon. Lemongrass is a perennial grass plant widely distributed worldwide and most especially in tropical and subtropical countries francisco et al.
Lemon grass has become a cynosure of modern medicinal system due to presence of wide range of biologically active chemicals and therapeutic functions associated with them. The present paper highlights the functional properties of lemon grass cymbopogon citratus, which has. Though both can be used to produce essential oils, the former is largely used for. Angolan cymbopogon citratus used for therapeutic benefits core. Review on pharmacological activity of cymbopogon citratus karkala manvitha, bhushan bidya abstract cymbopogon citratus belonging to the family gramineae is an herb worldwide known as lemongrass. Aug 05, 2016 the botanical name of lemongrass is cymbopogon citratus. Stapf poaceae, a species popularly known as lemon grass, shows an infinite number of applications and is popularly used by people in many countries. The use of medicinal plants is part of a competitive market, which includes. Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of cymbopogon citratus, stapf lemon grass. No harmful side effects have been established for longterm use of lemon grass, but moderate initial use is recommended, and it should not be used by women.
Lemon grass or lemongrass is a perennial herb used in asian particularly thai and vietnamese and caribbean cooking. The compounds identified in cymbopogon citratus are mainly terpenes, alcohols, ketones, aldehyde and esters. This research aims to study the potential of lemongrass leaves extract for the prevention of oil oxidation. Lemon grass cymbopogon citratus herbal medicine, health. Lemongrass cymbopogon citratus essential oil polish journal of. The essential oil from cymbopogon citratus leaves is one. Its many forms include oils, gels, lotions, soaps, shampoos, sprays, and candle making. For cymbopogon citratus leaves extract, the ic50 value is slightly higher ic50 512. It is a stemless perennial grass with numerous stiff tillers arising from a short rhizomatous rootstock, making large tussocks. Lemon grass is an herb largely popolar for its citrus flavour with a trace of ginger. Pdf potential functions of lemon grass cymbopogon citratus.
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 and eucalyptus citriodora are widely used herbsplants as a source of ethnomedicines in tropical regions of the world. Cymbopogon citratus a fast growing, perennial aromatic grass is native to south india and sri lanka, now widely. Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes. A large number of reports have been published describing the pharmacological, biological, and therapeutic actions of this herb. Phytochemical composition of cymbopogon citratus and.
Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. It is widely used in cooking served to spice various asian cuisines from thai to filipino dishes. In this study cymbopogon citratus was elected as a subject plant over the five selected plants azadirachta indica, plumeria obtuse. Commonly used in teas, soups, and curries it is also suitable for poultry, fish and sea food. Lemongrass cymbopogon citratus information, uses and. Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of cymbopogon. It has very fresh, lemony aroma with a citrus flavor. Cytogenotoxicity of cymbopogon citratus dc stapf lemon grass. Frontiers analytical investigation of cymbopogon citratus.
The leaves are bluegreen in color, turning red in the fall and emit a strong lemon fragrance when damaged. Of these multiple varieties, the two most popular ones are cymbopogon citratus and cymbopogon flexuosus. Employed as a flavour ingredient in most major food categories including alcoholic and soft drinks. Lemon grass cymbopogon citratus essential oil as a. Lemon grass cymbopogon citratus, a native herb from temperate and warm regions such as india, philippines and malaysia, is widely used in asian cooking and is an ingredient in many thai and vietnamese foods. This information will then be used to monitor trends in extinction risk and help focus conservation efforts where they are needed most. Mar 08, 2005 methanol, meohwater extracts, infusion, and decoction of cymbopogon citratus were assessed for free radical scavenging effects measured by the bleaching of the 1,1diphenyl2picrylhydrazyl dpph radical, scavenging of the superoxide anion, and inhibition of the enzyme xanthine oxidase xo and lipid peroxidation in human erythrocytes. The result of antibacterial activity indicated that cymbopogon citratus possessed a good and wide spectrum of antibacterial activity against all the tested bacteria. Stapf poaceae family, commonly known as lemon grass, is a perennial tropical grass with thin, long leaves and is one of the main medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated in algeria. Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as west indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, is a tropical plant native to maritime southeast asia and introduced to many tropical regions. Line drawing of the plant fig 1 7 only photograph by.
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