Cymbopogon flexuosus: A Grass for Health

Cymbopogon flexuosus: A Grass for Health

Author Name : Mr. D. K. Vir, Dr. Smita Takarkhede, Mr. Kamlesh Navik, Mr. Amit Pandey, Ms. Renu Pal

ABSTRACT

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus and Cymbopogon Citraus) is regarded as one of the grass which is commonly available in India and abroad. It is widely used in different conditions of pain and discomfort. The oil (Lemongrass oil) obtained from the grass has diverse medicinal value. The grass has great benefits to mankind as it revitalizes the body and mind, helps with infections and act as muscle and skin toner. This review addresses the chemical constituents, structures, properties, cultivation and collection, uses, Sid effects and future scope of lemongrass, which constitutes an abundant source of plant material around the world.  However, previous research studies have mostly concentrated on utilizing the biological activities of the constituents in therapeutic uses, food preservation, cosmetics and agriculture. Therefore, this review covers literature on all areas of current studies on lemongrass and identifies its multidimensional potential.

Keywords:  Lemongrass, citral, aromatic, Essential oil, biological properties