Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf is a perennial herb of Cymbopogon Spreng, which can be used as an important source both for food and medicine. It has got increasing attention from the related fields. Studies showed that volatile oils of Cymbopogon citrates (DC.) has bacteriostasis, antioxidant, acesodyne, immune regulation, anti-tumor effect and so on. The article reviewed the recent research progress in the volatile oils of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, including extraction methods, chemical components and pharmacological activities, with a purpose to provi...
