Identification Chemical Compositions of Lemongrass Plant (Cymbopogon nardus L.) Dawan Tribe, Oenenu Village, North Central Timor Regency

Abstract

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.) is a local natural resource used by the Dawan tribe as an alternative for mosquito repellent. The utilization of these plants cannot be separated from the content of compounds found in these plants. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the content of bioactive compounds from lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.). This research method includes sample preparation, isolation and identification of compounds, and antioxidant activity analysis. The results of this study that there were three main components of citronella oil, namely geraniol, citronellol, and citronellal, with a higher percentage of geraniol, namely 18.82%. The compounds contained in lemongrass oil have a weak antioxidant activity with IC50 681.48 mg/mL.

Utilization of Giant Taro Stems (Alocasia Macrorrhiza L.) as a Basis for Fragrant Lemongrass Massage Lotions

“…The ingredients commonly used as body massage drugs are essential oils. Fragrant lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.) is a plant that contains essential oils [15]. Traditionally, people usually use fragrant lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus) as a mouthwash [16], toothache [17] and swollen gums [18], laxative sweat and pain [19], as well as medicinal ingredients for urine and menstruation [20], and it is known that lemongrass has anti-inflammatory activity [21].…”