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Research Project: Conservation, Characterization, Evaluation, and Distribution of Grain, Oilseed, Vegetable, Subtropical and Tropical Legume, and Warm Season Grass Genetic Resources and Associated Information

Location: Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit

Title: Review of antimicrobial and other health effects in 5 essential oil producing grass species

Author
item Morris, John - Brad

Submitted to: Journal of Dietary Supplements
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/14/2021
Publication Date: 7/5/2021
Citation: Morris, J.B. 2021. Review of antimicrobial and other health effects in 5 essential oil producing grass species. Journal of Dietary Supplement. pp 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2021.1944422.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2021.1944422

Interpretive Summary: Information about essential oils in grasses is very important for expanding the potential use of health chemicals in several essential oil producing grasses. This review shows the potential health effects for the essential oils from 5 grasses against several disease causing organisms. This report will benefit people by providing useful health information about some essential oil producing grass species.

Technical Abstract: 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 is 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.