Journal
MOLECULES
Volume 20, Issue 5, Pages 7438-7453Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules20057438
Keywords
Cymbopogon; ethnopharmacology; secondary metabolites; terpenes; chemo-types
Funding
- Govan Mbeki Research office
- UFH
- Directorate of Research and Development
- Directorate of WSU
- Directorate of NRF
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Cymbopogon genus is a member of the family of Gramineae which are herbs known worldwide for their high essential oil content. They are widely distributed across all continents where they are used for various purposes. The commercial and medicinal uses of the various species of Cymbopogon are well documented. Ethnopharmacology evidence shows that they possess a wide array of properties that justifies their use for pest control, in cosmetics and as anti-inflammation agents. These plants may also hold promise as potent anti-tumor and chemopreventive drugs. The chemo-types from this genus have been used as biomarkers for their identification and classification. Pharmacological applications of Cymbopogon citratus are well exploited, though studies show that other species may also useful pharmaceutically. Hence this literature review intends to discuss these species and explore their potential economic importance.
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