DRUG DELIVERY APPLICATIONS OF LEMONGRASS

Abstract

Lemongrass (C. citratus) is a popular long lasting plant that lives more than two years usually found in the sub-tropical and tropical regions of the world. Cymbopogon citratus is a herb having the properties of medicine with chemicals that have the ability of suppressing infections and intensifying herbal resistance to infectious illnesses. The oil of Cymbopogon citratus is commonly used in traditional medicine as a decoction or infusion. According to

research, lemongrass has antibacterial, antifungal, antifilarial, antiamoebic, antidiarrheal anti- inflammatory, antigingivitis, and antiperiodontitis qualities. Antimycobacterial,antimutagenicity, antioxidants, antimalarial, neurobehavioral, and hypoglycemic properties also have been investigated. These are the findings exceedingly giving support or confidence indicating that this herbal perennial plant should be investigated further to confirm these findings and examine other possible medicinal properties.