Review of Antimicrobial and Other Health Effects in 5 Essential Oil Producing Grass Species

J Diet Suppl. 2021 Jul 5:1-14. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2021.1944422. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe warm season essential oil producing grass species including lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), palmarosa grass (C. martini), geranium grass (C. schoenanthus), vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides), and scented top grass (Capillipedium parviflorum) are used worldwide for their cosmetic and health properties. A discussion providing evidence from literature reviews about the potential uses of these grass species for antimicrobial and other health uses are presented. These species could be used as new therapies for treating microbial infections. The purpose of this study is to discuss in detail, evidence from literature reviews supporting potential health uses and to provide some discussion regarding some agronomic traits for these essential oil producing species.PMID:34219586 | DOI:10.1080/19390211.2021.1944422
Source: Journal of Dietary Supplements - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research