Insights into chemistry, extraction and industrial application of lemon grass essential oil -A review of recent advances

Lemongrass essential oil (LEO), extracted from high-oil lemongrass, gains prominence as a versatile natural product due to growing demand for safe health solutions. LEO comprises beneficial compounds like citral, isoneral, geraniol, and citronellal, offering diverse pharmacological benefits such as...

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Published in:Food Chemistry: X 2024-06, Vol.22, p.101521, Article 101521
Main Authors: Ashaq, Barjees, Rasool, Khansa, Habib, Samira, Bashir, Iqra, Nisar, Naseh, Mustafa, Sehrish, Ayaz, Qudsiya, Nayik, Gulzar Ahmad, Uddin, Jalal, Ramniwas, Seema, Mugabi, Robert, Wani, Sajad Mohd
Format: Article
Language:English
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Citral
Cymbopogan citratus
Essential oil
Extraction
Lemongrass
Review
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Summary:Lemongrass essential oil (LEO), extracted from high-oil lemongrass, gains prominence as a versatile natural product due to growing demand for safe health solutions. LEO comprises beneficial compounds like citral, isoneral, geraniol, and citronellal, offering diverse pharmacological benefits such as antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer effects. LEO finds applications in food preservation, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, enhancing profitability across these sectors. The review focuses on the extraction of LEO, emphasizing the need for cost-effective methods. Ultrasound and supercritical fluid extraction are effective in reducing extraction time, increasing yields, and enhancing oil quality. LEO shows promise as a valuable natural resource across industries, with applications in packaging, coating, and film development. LEO's ability to extend the shelf life of food items and impart natural flavors positions it as a valuable asset. Overall, the review emphasizes LEO's therapeutic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, strengthening its potential in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors. •Lemongrass Essential Oil (LEO) offers diverse health benefits.•Various cost effective extraction methods have improved efficiency.•LEO finds applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals industry.•The natural properties of LEO align with the growing preference for safe and effective health solutions.
ISSN:2590-1575
2590-1575
DOI:10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101521