Title of article
Biological properties of lemongrass: An overview
Author/Authors
Olorunnisola, S. K. International Islamic University Malaysia - Biotechnology Engineering Department, Malaysia , Asiyanbi, H. T. International Islamic University Malaysia - Biotechnology Engineering Department, Malaysia , Hammed, A. M. International Islamic University Malaysia - Biotechnology Engineering Department, Malaysia , Hammed, A. M. North Dakota State University - Plant Science Department, USA , Simsek, S. North Dakota State University - Plant Science Department, USA
From page
455
To page
462
Abstract
The use of herbal preparations remained the main approach of folk medicine to the treatment of ailments and debilitating diseases. Initial intensive researches conducted on Lemongrass extracts (tea) may have showed conflicting evidences, however the resurgence in claims of folk medicine practitioners necessitated further inquiry into the efficacy of the tea. Lemongrass tea contains several biocompounds in its decoction, infusion and essential oil extracts. Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-obesity, antinociceptive, anxiolytic and antihypertensive evidences of lemongrass tea were clearly elucidated to support initial pharmacological claims. Lemongrass tea was non-toxic, non-mutagenic and receives wide acceptance among alternative medicine practitioners in several developing countries. This review therefore presents previous research activities, technologies and information surrounding bioactivities of lemongrass tea. Areas of future researches which may elucidate mechanisms of the biological properties of lemongrass extracts were highlighted.
Keywords
Lemongrass , Bioactivities , Biological properties , Decoction , Infusion
Journal title
International Food Research Journal
Journal title
International Food Research Journal
Record number
2560831
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