Research Article Chemical profile of essential oil in four <i>Cymbopogon</i> species grown in southern Brazil
D. Prochnow,
R.S. dos Santos,
L.M. Barros
et al.
Abstract:Essential oils (EO) are substances used by pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. These compounds have useful properties for human health and well-being. Among the species cultivated for production of these substances are those of the genus Cymbopogon. Several species, subspecies, varieties, and sub-varieties are used worldwide, and studies have been conducted to elucidate the chemical features of their EO, mainly for C. citratus and C. winterianus. However, there are still species with great potential … Show more
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