A review on medicinal uses of lemongrass (Cymbopogon)

  • Dr. Maya Pant Bhagat Singh Govt. PG College, Jaora, India.
  • Dr. Mukesh Vani School of Studies, Vikram University, Ujjain, India
Keywords: Chemical Constituents, Cymbopogon citratus, Lemongrass, Medicinal Properties

Abstract

Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), is a member of poaceae family which possess variety of medicinal properties. 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. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent. Lemongrass is widely used in the herbal teas and other non-alcoholic beverages in baked food, and also in the confections. Due to the presence of various chemical constituents in lemon grass oil, it uses in different pharmaceutical industries also.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Maya Pant, Bhagat Singh Govt. PG College, Jaora, India.

Department of Botany, Bhagat Singh Govt. PG College, Jaora, India.

Dr. Mukesh Vani, School of Studies, Vikram University, Ujjain, India

Department of Botany, School of Studies, Vikram University, Ujjain, India

Published
2022-02-28
How to Cite
Pant, D. M., & Vani, D. M. (2022). A review on medicinal uses of lemongrass (Cymbopogon). International Journal of Medical Studies, 7(2), 1-4. Retrieved from http://ijmsonline.in/index.php/ijms/article/view/210
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2022): International Journal of Medical Studies (PRINT ISSN 2542:2766)
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Articles

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