Chemistry and biological significance of essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus from Pakistan

Nat Prod Res. 2003 Jun;17(3):159-63. doi: 10.1080/1478641031000104118.

Abstract

Steam distilled oil of Cymbopogon citratus was analyzed by Gas Chromatographic-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and citral was found as major constituent. The oil exhibited significant inhibition of beta-glucuronidase activity and also showed activities against some tested human, plant and animal pathogens. The minimum inhibitory concentrations could not be determined due to the lack of some chemicals.

MeSH terms

  • Cymbopogon / chemistry*
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Glucuronidase / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Glucuronidase / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Oils, Volatile / chemistry*
  • Oils, Volatile / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Oils, Volatile
  • Glucuronidase