Cymbopogon flexuosus
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Cymbopogon flexuosus is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand. It is placed in the genus Cymbopogon (lemon grasses).
Lemongrass essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the freshly cut leaves[1], or can be extracted using alcohol. It is believed to help with stress-related disorders, and has been shown to have antifungal and antimicrobial properties[2].
[edit] References
- ^ Burdock, George (1997). Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives. CRC Press, 1560-1. ISBN 0849394163.
- ^ Chao, SC; Young, DG; Oberg, CJ (Sep-Oct 2000). "Screening for Inhibitory Activity of Essential Oils on Selected Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses". Journal of Essential Oil Research 12 (5): 639–649.
