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

• Published in: Journal of dietary supplements Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 118 - 131
• Main Author: Morris, John Bradley
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 02-01-2023
• Subjects: Anti-Infective Agents - pharmacology; antimicrobial; Biodegradation, Environmental; Chrysopogon; essential oil; geranium grass; lemongrass; Oils, Volatile; palmarosa grass; scented top grass; vetiver grass; antimicrobial; lemongrass; palmarosa grass; vetiver grass; essential oil; geranium grass; scented top grass
• ISSN: 1939-0211; 1939-022X
• DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2021.1944422

The 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.