Cymbopogon nardus

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Enhancing the nutritional quality and digestibility of citronella waste (Cymbopogon nardus) for ruminant feed through ammoniation and fermentation techniques.

Pamungkas D et al (2024).
Vet World.
DOI:
10.14202/vetworld.2024.1603-1610
PubMed:
39185056

Antifungal, molecular docking and cytotoxic effect of the essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf. and Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle against Candida albicans.

Summary

Researchers in Brazil studied essential oils from Cymbopogon citratus and C. nardus for their antimicrobial potential against Candida albicans. The oils showed effectiveness against both planktonic and biofilm forms of the fungus, with low toxicity and potential for therapeutic applications.

AntimicrobialPhytochemistry
Prado GM et al (2024).
An Acad Bras Cienc.
DOI:
10.1590/0001-3765202420230309
PubMed:
39166649

The antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extract in roots, stems, and leaves of three commercial Cymbopogon species.

Summary

Study looked at Cymbopogon for antimicrobial properties. Found potential compounds for treatment of antimicrobial resistance. Important for fighting drug-resistant infections.

AntimicrobialImmunology
Wahyuni DK et al (2024).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-024-04573-4
PubMed:
39026301

Review of Malaysian medicinal plants with potential wound healing activity.

Review
Wiart C et al (2024).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-024-04548-5
PubMed:
38997637

Peppermint essential oil enhances the vase life of Dendrobium orchids.

Summary

Peppermint essential oil extends vase life of orchids, improves quality, and is eco-friendly. Use as a natural alternative to synthetic chemicals in holding solutions for cut flowers.

Phytochemistry
Teerarak M, Pilasombut K and Laosinwattana C (2024).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31636
PubMed:
38845939

Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the leaves of Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle (citronella oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl).

Phytochemistry
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) et al (2024).
EFSA J.
DOI:
10.2903/j.efsa.2024.8790
PubMed:
38784838

Enhance the physicochemical properties of the citronella oil -SLNPs to improve the insecticidal activity against Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd) (Lep. Nactuidae).

Phytochemistry
Adel MM, Yoseif Salem N and Hussein HM (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2024.2342563
PubMed:
38635374

Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against biofilms formed in dental acrylic resin: a systematic review of in vitro studies.

Summary

Study evaluated essential oils for antimicrobial activity against biofilms on dental acrylic resin. EOs of and showed higher action than standard treatments. EOs could be effective in reducing biofilm on dental acrylic resin.

Review Antimicrobial
Carvalho-Silva JM et al (2024).
Biofouling.
DOI:
10.1080/08927014.2024.2332709
PubMed:
38538551

Effect of doses fertilizer and harvest interval on the intensity of leaf spot diseases, production and quality of citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus L.) essential oils in ultisols soil.

Idris H et al (2024).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26822
PubMed:
38439835

Antifungal Activity of Thirty Essential Oils to Control Pathogenic Fungi of Postharvest Decay.

Summary

This study evaluated the inhibitory effects of 30 essential oils (EOs) on the growth of fungal pathogens in crops. The EOs showed promising results in completely inhibiting the growth of some fungi and significantly reducing the growth of others. More research is needed to confirm these findings in real-life settings.

Antimicrobial
Allagui MB, Moumni M and Romanazzi G (2023).
Antibiotics (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antibiotics13010028
PubMed:
38247587

Short- and long-term effects of essential oils on swine spermatozoa during liquid phase refrigeration.

Troisio I et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-023-51030-2
PubMed:
38168599

Efficacy and toxicity of different plant extracts over the period of time in Bracon hebetor (Say) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae).

Asrar M et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21631
PubMed:
38027796

Citronella essential oil-based nanoemulsion as a post-emergence natural herbicide.

Summary

Researchers created a citronella-based herbicide using a microfluidization method. The nanoemulsion effectively killed narrow- and broadleaf weeds by damaging plant membranes and reducing chlorophyll and carotenoid content, making it a potential sustainable herbicide option for agriculture.

Phytochemistry
Somala N et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-023-48328-6
PubMed:
38012328

Cytoprotective Properties of Citronella Oil (Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendl.) and Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf) through Attenuation of Senescent-Induced Chemotherapeutic Agent Doxorubicin on Vero and NIH-3T3 Cells.

Salsabila DU et al (2023).
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev.
DOI:
10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.5.1667
PubMed:
37247287

Deleterious Effects of Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Essential Oil on Life Cycle and Midgut of the Natural Predator Ceraeochrysa claveri (Navás, 1911) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae).

Phytochemistry
Caballero-Gallardo K et al (2023).
Insects.
DOI:
10.3390/insects14040367
PubMed:
37103182

Anti-ischemic Effect of Monoterpene Citronellol on Experimental Stroke Models Mediated by Pro-inflammatory Cytokines.

Summary

Researchers studied the effectiveness of citronellol, a compound found in certain plants, in treating cerebral ischemia (a type of stroke). They found that citronellol has potential as an alternative therapy due to its low cost and minimal side effects. Citronellol also has various pharmacological properties that may aid in stroke treatment.

CardiologyImmunologyNeuroscience
Liu X, Zhu C and Yin Y (2023).
Comb Chem High Throughput Screen.
DOI:
10.2174/1386207326666221110092715
PubMed:
36372917

Essential oils of plants and their combinations as an alternative adulticides against Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae) populations.

Balboné M et al (2022).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-022-23554-6
PubMed:
36352066

Alternatives to Pyrethroid Resistance: Combinations of Cymbopogon nardus and Ocimum americanum Essential Oils Improve the Bioefficiency Control Against the Adults' Populations of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae).

Balboné M et al (2022).
J Med Entomol.
DOI:
10.1093/jme/tjac148
PubMed:
36223259

Formulation process, physical stability and herbicidal activities of Cymbopogon nardus essential oil-based nanoemulsion.

Phytochemistry
Somala N, Laosinwattana C and Teerarak M (2022).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-022-14591-2
PubMed:
35717505

Lethal concentrations of Cymbopogon nardus essential oils and their main component citronellal on Varroa destructor and Apis mellifera.

Giménez-Martínez P et al (2022).
Exp Parasitol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.exppara.2022.108279
PubMed:
35594933

Antifungal and Antiaflatoxinogenic Effects of Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon nardus, and Cymbopogon schoenanthus Essential Oils Alone and in Combination.

AntimicrobialPhytochemistry
Sawadogo I et al (2022).
J Fungi (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/jof8020117
PubMed:
35205871

In vitro acaricidal activity of Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon nardus and Mentha arvensis against Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae).

da Silva LC et al (2020).
Exp Parasitol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.exppara.2020.107937
PubMed:
32535114

Essential Oil of Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle: A Strategy to Combat Fungal Infections Caused by Candida Species.

Phytochemistry
De Toledo LG et al (2016).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms17081252
PubMed:
27517903