Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Cymbopogon citratus, stapf (Lemon grass)
Cymbopogon citratus, Stapf (Lemon grass) is a widely used herb in tropical countries, especially in Southeast Asia. The essential oil of the plant is used in aromatherapy. The compounds identified in Cymbopogon citratus are mainly terpenes, alcohols, ketones, aldehyde and esters. Some of the reporte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.japtr.org/article.asp?issn=2231-4040;year=2011;volume=2;issue=1;spage=3;epage=8;aulast=Shah |