A Review: The extraction of active compound from Cymbopogon sp. and its potential for medicinal applications

Authors

  • Shuhada A. Muttalib Faculty of Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, 26300, Kuantan, Pahang,
  • Raihana Edros Faculty of Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, 26300, Kuantan, Pahang,
  • Nor Azah M. A. Natural Product Division, Forest Research InstituteMalaysia (FRIM), 52109 Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Rajaletchumy V. Kutty Faculty of Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, 26300, Kuantan, Pahang,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15282/ijets.v5i1.2828

Keywords:

Cymbopogon sp, Extraction, Bioactive Compounds, Biological Activities

Abstract

Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon nardus are plants categorized under the family of Poaceae that have been recognized with high demand in pharmaceutical industry for its wide range of pharmacological
activities. The potential bioactive compounds can be obtained either through traditional or conventional methods. The plant extracts are commonly used in numbers of products for culinary, pesticides and cosmetic purposes for
its flavours and fragrances. Besides, bioactive compounds extracted from both species possess good biological activities that can be applied in the pharmaceutical field.

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Published

2018-06-25

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018)

Section

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