Essential Oil Components of Lemon grass leaves (Cymbopogon citratus) and its importance: A Narrative Review
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https://doi.org/10.53411/jpadr.2023.4.2.4Keywords:
Lemongrass, Essential oil, Poaceae, Citral, AromaticAbstract
Cymbopogon citratus, sometimes known as lemongrass, belongs to the Poaceae family. It is a medicinal plant that contains chemicals that can inhibit the growth of pathogens and boost the body's natural defenses against infectious disorders. Lemongrass is frequently used in baked goods, confections, herbal teas, and other non-alcoholic beverages. Lemongrass essential oil is frequently used as a scent in perfumes and beauty products like creams and soaps. The creation of beta carotene, and other nutrients is derived from citral, which is present in high concentrations in lemongrass essential oil. Lemon grass oil is therefore used in several pharmaceutical businesses for its anti-depressant, analgesic, antipyretic, bactericidal, and antiseptic properties due to the presence of diverse chemical elements.
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