Neurobehavioral properties of Cymbopogon essential oils and its components

Rojek, Karol; Serefko, Anna; Poleszak, Ewa; Szopa, Aleksandra; Wróbel, Andrzej; Guz, Małgorzata; Xiao, Jianbo; Skalicka-Woźniak, Krystyna

doi:10.1007/s11101-020-09734-0

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“…Extensive research has been conducted to prove the benefits of the Cymbopogon genus, including studies on the extract, essential oils, biological activity of the chemical compounds, and development. Pharmaceutical studies have tested the medical effects of Cymbopogon species such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities (Zahra, Hartati, & Fidrianny, 2020), as well as in the central nervous system (Rojek et al, 2021).…”

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Control of Aspergillus flavus in wheat grains using Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil

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Fungi are one of the main food spoilage agents. Numerous species when subjected to stress conditions produce secondary metabolites known as mycotoxins, which are mutagenic and carcinogenic substances. The fungus Aspergillus flavus is one of the main contaminants of grains and is known to produce Aflatoxin. Pesticides are used in agriculture to contain fungi and other pests, but they harm other species, the environment and the human health, in addition to the development of resistance to these substances in pest species. Natural alternatives have been sought to control these organisms. In this context, essential oils are a viable option against A. flavus. The aim of this study was to identify the main components and evaluate the effectiveness of lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus) for controlling the fungus Aspergillus flavus. Initially, the effect of essential oil on mycelial growth of the fungus was assessed by in vitro tests at the doses: 0.05; 0.1; 0.2; 0.4; 0.6; 0.8; 1.6; 3.2; 6.4; and 12.8 μL mL-1. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was 0.8 μL mL-1. The in vivo test was performed at the following concentrations: 0.6; 0.8; and 1.6 μL mL-1. The results showed that the essential oil has fungicidal potential against A. flavus. The main component of the essential oil was citral.

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Control of Aspergillus flavus in wheat grains using Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil

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“…The review of Rojek et al ( 2021 ) reports on the neurobehavioral properties of Cymbopogon (Poaceae) essential oil (EO) and its components. The paper includes three paragraphs describing the antinociceptive-like properties of the EO from C. citratus , its antidepressant-like properties, its antistress-like activity and its anxiolytic-like capacity.…”

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