LEMONGRASS -A BOON TO MANKIND
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Lemongrass (LG) (Cymbopogon citrates) is one of the plants in the genus Cymbopogon that is a rich source of naturally occurring antioxidants, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins, hydroquinone, terpenoids, and fatty alcohols. It has been used in prior research investigations for therapeutic purposes, food preservation, cosmetics, and agriculture. The ability of lemongrass essential oil to defend cowpea grain and seeds against insects and opportunistic phytopathogens is thus confirmed. The acidic polysaccharides also activated a gene that inhibits the growth of tumours in addition to causing damage to the mitochondria. This plant's antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory qualities make it widely utilised in pharmaceutical processes. Oral malodor was greatly reduced by the LG mouthwash. Another alternative mouthrinse option for gingivitis, plaque, and bad breath prevention is this mouthwash. the application of essential oils can be a significant strategy worth investigating in the management of insects. Essential oil production of lemongrass are improved by steam-mediated foliar application of catechol and plant growth regulators. the antibacterial properties of lemongrass essential oil and the cytotoxic effects of both test chemicals on human dermal fibroblasts were investigated. the antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and flavonoid content of several lemongrass extracts. On deep sandy soils in a subtropical environment, lemongrass needed 17 irrigations. Africans frequently drink lemongrass tea for nutrition and as a treatment for diabetic mellitus (DM). various components of lemongrass oil can also cause specific neurotoxic and cytotoxic reactions in insects. antibacterial activity of vacuum distillation fractions of lemongrass essential oil was also investigated significantly. This review focus on the overall effects of lemon grass and its oil in different area of boon for mankind.
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