Cymbopogon Species; Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry and the Pharmacological Importance
Opeyemi N. Avoseh, Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji, Pamela Rungqu, Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag, Adebola O. Oyedeji
Molecules
Abstract
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.
Extracted Claims
4 claims extracted from this paper into the knowledge graph
Cymbopogon species possess anti-inflammatory properties
“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.”
Cymbopogon species possess anti-tumor properties
“These plants may also hold promise as potent anti-tumor and chemopreventive drugs.”
Cymbopogon citratus exploited pharmacological applications
“Pharmacological applications of Cymbopogon citratus are well exploited, though studies show that other species may also useful pharmaceutically.”