Phytochemical analysis of Cymbopogon citratus revealed presence of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, phenols, terpenoids etc. Each of the bioactive compounds were estimated and isolated separately by solventsolvent extraction for methanolic and aqueous extracts of Cymbopogon citratus. Saponins content was higher in methanolic extracts of Cymbopogon citratus (...

Background: Antibacterial and antifungal activities of citronella grass extract are widely used, but there is no pleasant dosage form for patients who unable to swallow. Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle) lozenges were prepared with wet granulation method containing natural or synthetic polymer (PGA/PVP/gelatin) binders. Objective: This study aimed determine the most optimal lozenge for...

Introduction Malaria and dengue are two main vector-borne infectious diseases transmitted by Anopheles gambiae Aedes aegypti , respectively, in tropical subtropical regions. The concern for environmental safety the increasing development of resistance to chemical arthropod vectors raises interest search botanicals such as essential oils (EOs) that can be used vector control. Methods Larvicidal ...

Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as lemongrass, is a tropical herb used in worldwide traditional medicine for centuries. Studies previously conducted by our team demonstrated its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and recently, the antiinflammatory potential was also observed in vivo. However, little is known about its pharmacokinetics. The current study aimed at obtaining, for the f...