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Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, citral and geraniol exhibit anticonvulsant and neuroprotective effects in pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures in zebrafish.

C. citratus has been used as a traditional medicine due to its neurological effects. Researchers are exploring its potential as an alternative treatment for epilepsy, as current drugs have side effects.

Hacke ACM et al (2021).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
33910044