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

Shuhada, Abdul Muttalib and Raihana Z., Edros and Nor Azah, Mohd Ali and Kutty, Rajaletchumy V. (2018) A review: the extraction of active compound from Cymbopogon sp. and its potential for medicinal applications. International Journal of Engineering Technology and Sciences, 5 (1). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2289-697X (Print); ISSN: 2462-1269 (Online). (Published)

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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.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Cymbopogon sp.; Extraction; Bioactive compounds; Biological activities
Subjects: Q Science > Q Science (General)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Engineering Technology
Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Depositing User: Ms. Rajaletchumy Veloo Kutty
Date Deposited: 04 Mar 2019 02:58
Last Modified: 28 Feb 2020 02:09
URI: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/23770
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