In vitro cytotoxic activity of Cymbopogon citratus L. and Cymbopogon nardus L. essential oils from Togo

The leaf essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus L. and Cymbopogon nardus L.(Poaceae) from Togo were steam-distilled, analyzed for percentage composition and investigated in vitro for their potential cytotoxic activity on human epidermic cell line HaCat. The percentage composition showed that the main...

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Main Authors: Koffi Koba, Sanda Komla, Guyon Catherine, Raynaud Christine, Chaumont Jean-Pierre, Nicod Laurence
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bangladesh Pharmacological Society 2009-06-01
Series:Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology
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Online Access:http://www.bdjpharmacol.com/0401/29.pdf