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Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie 2016; 37(04): 183-187
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-113309
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Das Zitronengras

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Ana Yasar
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Matthias F. Melzig
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Publication Date:
14 September 2016 (online)

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Zusammenfassung

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, das westindische Zitronengras, ist eine weit verbreitete Pflanze in tropischen Ländern, v. a. in Südostasien. Das ätherische ml der Pflanze wird in der Aromatherapie, als Gewürz- und Teedroge sowie in der traditionellen Medizin verwendet. Die in C. citratus identifizierten Verbindungen sind neben dem ätherischen ml mit der Hauptkomponente Citral auch Flavonoide und Triterpene. Das Zitronengras besitzt ein breites pharmakologisches Aktivitätsspektrum, wie z. B. antibakterielle, antimykotische und entzündungshemmende Effekte. Auch über antimutagene, antioxidative und hypoglykämische Wirkungen existieren Untersuchungsergebnisse.

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Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf)

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf (West Indian Lemon grass) is a widely used herb in tropical countries, especially in Southeast Asia. The plant is not only used in aromatherapy, but also in cooking, as herbal tea and in traditional medicine. The compounds identified in C. citratus are mainly terpenes, e. g. citral in the essential oil besides flavonoids and triterpenes. Studies indicate that C. citratus possesses various pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Various other effects like antimutagenicity, antioxidative and hypoglycemic activities have also been reported.

 

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