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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.) ; Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.);70(6): e20231788, 2024. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1565011

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in reproductive-age women. If it is not treated, the quality of life will be reduced. In this study, the herbal medicine product Cymbopogon olivieri was used for its treatment. METHODS: This study was conducted with 90 women. The patients were randomly divided into two groups of 45: Cymbopogon olivieri and metronidazole. The treatment period was 7 days for each group. Improvement status was determined by eliminating at least three out of four of Amsel's criteria. A new variable with two order levels (negative and positive) was constructed. This new variable shows the status of the treatment process. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to examine the relationship between the new variable and treatment status. RESULTS: The results demonstrate that Cymbopogon olivieri and metronidazole significantly reduced the burning, itching, malodor, abnormal vaginal discharge, pH, clue cell, and positive whiff test (p<0.05). The findings also demonstrate that neither treatment was statistically different from the other for at least three of Amsel's criteria. CONCLUSION: This study shows that the effect of Cymbopogon olivieri on bacterial vaginosis is similar to that of metronidazole. Hence, Cymbopogon olivieri is a suitable option to treat bacterial vaginosis.

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Rev. Flum. Odontol. (Online) ; 3(59): 85-106, set.-dez. 2022. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1382228

ABSTRACT

Introdução: O Cymbopogon citratus (capim-limão) é uma espécie herbácea pertencente à família Poaceae, que engloba aproximadamente 500 gêneros e 8.000 espécies. Objetivos: Analisar as evidências científicas disponíveis sobre as aplicações terapêuticas de Cymbopogon citratus (capim-limão) na Odontologia durante os últimos dez anos. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que envolveu as seguintes etapas: elaboração da pergunta norteadora, estabelecimento das palavras-chave e dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão de artigos, seleção e análise crítica dos artigos, resultados, discussão e conclusão. Resultados: 8% dos artigos encontrados e analisados nessa revisão de literatura integrativa demonstraram que o Cymbopogon citratus (capim-limão) apresenta potencial terapêutico no que se refere a suas propriedades antimicrobianas, sendo considerado benéfico e promissor na inibição de patógenos colonizadores bacterianos e fúngicos dentários, além de demonstrar baixa citotoxicidade. Conclusão: Apesar da existência de diversas pesquisas in vitro que demonstram eficácia e segurança do uso de diversos compostos de origem natural, nota-se que há poucos protocolos específicos que orientem o profissional cirurgião-dentista para o uso de terapias à base de plantas medicinais e/ou fitoterápicos, como no caso do Cymbopogon citratus (capim-limão). Portanto, são necessários mais estudos para explicar e fundamentar melhor os efeitos do capim-limão na odontologia.


Introduction: Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) is an herbaceous species belonging to the Poaceae family, which includes approximately 500 genera and 8,000 species. Objectives: To analyze the available scientific evidence about therapeutic applications of Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) in Dentistry over the past ten years. Methods: This is an integrative literature review, which involved the following steps: elaboration of the guiding question, establishment of keywords and criteria for inclusion and exclusion of articles, selection and critical analysis of articles, results, discussion, and conclusion. Results: 8% of the articles found and analyzed in this integrative literature review demonstrated that Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) has therapeutic potential because its antimicrobial properties, being considered beneficial and promising in the inhibition of bacterial and fungal dental colonizing pathogens, in addition presents low cytotoxicity. Conclusion: Despite the existence of several in vitro studies that demonstrate the efficacy and safety of natural compounds utilization, there are few specific protocols guiding the dental professional about using based therapies of medicinal and/or phytotherapeutic plants, as in the case of Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass). Therefore, more studies are necessary to explain and provide a better validation of lemon grass effects in the dentistry practice.


Subject(s)
Plants, Medicinal , Oral Health , Cymbopogon , Dentistry , Therapeutic Uses
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Avicenna J Phytomed ; 11(1): 32-34, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33628718

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: This study was done to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo effects of the essential oil (OE-CL) and nanoemulsion (N-CL) of Cymbopogon flexuosus against Trichomonas gallinae. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In vitro assays were done with 106 parasites and OE-CL and N-CL in the concentrations: 110, 220, 330, 440, 550, 660, 770 and 880 µg/ml and four controls: CN (culture medium and trophozoites), MTZ (trophozoites plus 800 µg/ml of metronidazole), TW (trophozoites plus vehicles used for solubilization of derivatives (0.01% Tween) and NB (blank nanoemulsion 880 µg/ml). The in vivo assay was done in 35 quails (Coturnix coturnix) infected experimentally 4x104 mg/kg, were divided in seven groups (n=5): A (control-healthy), B (control infected), C (control TW 0.01%), D (NB 0.88 mg/kg), E (drug MTZ 25 mg/kg, F (OE-CL at 0.55 mg/kg) and G (N-CL at 0.44 mg/kg), during 7 consecutive days. RESULTS: The in vitro test showed that the OE-CL (550 µg/ml) and N-CL (440 µg/ml) concentrations reduced the trophozoites viability in 100%. In the in vivo test, the treatment with OE-CL was efficient on the 4th treatment day and the N-CL after the 3rd day, and the MTZ in the therapeutic concentration was efficient on the 7th day. CONCLUSION: It can be observed in this study that the lemon grass has natural potential antitrichomonal activity against T. gallinae in vitro and in vivo.

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Methods Mol Biol ; 1391: 445-57, 2016.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27108335

ABSTRACT

Cymbopogon citratus (D.C.) Stapf. is a medicinal plant source of lemon grass oils with multiple uses in the pharmaceutical and food industry. Conventional propagation in semisolid culture medium has become a fast tool for mass propagation of lemon grass, but the production cost must be lower. A solution could be the application of in vitro propagation methods based on liquid culture advantages and automation. This chapter provides two efficient protocols for in vitro propagation via organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis of this medicinal plant. Firstly, we report the production of shoots using a temporary immersion system (TIS). Secondly, a protocol for somatic embryogenesis using semisolid culture for callus formation and multiplication, and liquid culture in a rotatory shaker and conventional bioreactors for the maintenance of embryogenic culture, is described. Well-developed plants can be achieved from both protocols. Here we provide a fast and efficient technology for mass propagation of this medicinal plant taking the advantage of liquid culture and automation.


Subject(s)
Cymbopogon/growth & development , Plant Somatic Embryogenesis Techniques/methods , Acclimatization , Bioreactors , Cymbopogon/embryology , Cymbopogon/physiology , Germination , Organogenesis, Plant , Plant Shoots/embryology , Plant Shoots/growth & development , Plant Shoots/physiology , Plants, Medicinal/embryology , Plants, Medicinal/growth & development , Plants, Medicinal/physiology , Sterilization/methods
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Arq. ciênc. vet. zool. UNIPAR ; 17(3): 181-184, jul. - set. 2014. graf
Article in Portuguese | VETINDEX | ID: vti-12560

ABSTRACT

O Cymbopogon citratus é uma planta originária da Índia, pertencente à família Poaceae e facilmente adaptada em regiões tropicais como o Brasil. Este trabalho avaliou a atividade antimicrobiana do óleo essencial (OE) obtido por hidrodestilação das folhas de C. citratus. A concentração inibitória mínima (CIM) foi determinada pela técnica de microdiluição em caldo para as bactérias Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa e a levedura Candida albicans. O menor CIM foi de 7,81 µg mL-1 para S. aureus, a média de 15,62µg mL-1 para P. aeruginosa e C. albicans e a maior de 62,50µg mL-1 para E. coli. O óleo essencial de C. citratus apresentou atividade antimicrobiana para todos os micro-organismos testados. O óleo mostrou potencial aplicabilidade no controle microbiano e sugerem-se novos estudos para auxiliar na ampliação das aplicações desta planta.(AU)


Cymbopogon citratus is an Indian plant belonging to the Poaceae family, easily adapted to tropical regions such as Brazil. This study assesses the antimicrobial activity of essential oil from C. citratus leaves obtained by hydro-distillation. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by broth micro-dilution technique for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans. The lowest MIC was 7.81 µg ml-1 for S. aureus, the medium was 15,62 µg mL-1 for P. aeruginosa and C. albicans and the highest was 62.50 µg mL-1 for E. coli. The C. citratus essential oil presented antimicrobial activity against all microorganisms. The essential oil showed potential applicability in microbial control and further studies are suggested to expand the application of this plant.(AU)


Cymbopogon citratus es una planta originaria de India, perteneciente a la familia Poaceae y fácilmente adaptable en las regiones tropicales como Brasil. Este estudio evaluó la actividad antimicrobiana del aceite esencial de las hojas de C. citratus obtenido por hidrodestilación. La concentración inhibidora mínima (CIM) se ha determinado por la técnica de microdilución en caldo para las bacterias Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa y la levadura Candida albicans. La CIM más baja fue 7.81 µg mL-1 para S. aureus, la media de 15.62µg mL-1 para P. aeruginosa y C. albicans y la mayor de 62.50 µg mL-1 para E.coli. El aceite esencial de C. citratus presentó actividad antimicrobiana para todos los microorganismos testados. El aceite mostró potencial de aplicabilidad en el control microbiano y se sugieren nuevos estudios para ampliar las aplicaciones de esta planta.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Oils, Volatile/chemistry , Oils, Volatile/pharmacokinetics , Anti-Infective Agents/analysis , Cymbopogon/microbiology
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Arq. ciênc. vet. zool. UNIPAR ; 17(3): 181-184, jul.-set.2014. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-758606

ABSTRACT

O Cymbopogon citratus é uma planta originária da Índia, pertencente à família Poaceae e facilmente adaptada em regiões tropicais como o Brasil. Este trabalho avaliou a atividade antimicrobiana do óleo essencial (OE) obtido por hidrodestilação das folhas de C. citratus. A concentração inibitória mínima (CIM) foi determinada pela técnica de microdiluição em caldo para as bactérias Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa e a levedura Candida albicans. O menor CIM foi de 7,81 µg mL-1 para S. aureus, a média de 15,62µg mL-1 para P. aeruginosa e C. albicans e a maior de 62,50µg mL-1 para E. coli. O óleo essencial de C. citratus apresentou atividade antimicrobiana para todos os micro-organismos testados. O óleo mostrou potencial aplicabilidade no controle microbiano e sugerem-se novos estudos para auxiliar na ampliação das aplicações desta planta...


Cymbopogon citratus is an Indian plant belonging to the Poaceae family, easily adapted to tropical regions such as Brazil. This study assesses the antimicrobial activity of essential oil from C. citratus leaves obtained by hydro-distillation. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by broth micro-dilution technique for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans. The lowest MIC was 7.81 µg ml-1 for S. aureus, the medium was 15,62 µg mL-1 for P. aeruginosa and C. albicans and the highest was 62.50 µg mL-1 for E. coli. The C. citratus essential oil presented antimicrobial activity against all microorganisms. The essential oil showed potential applicability in microbial control and further studies are suggested to expand the application of this plant...


Cymbopogon citratus es una planta originaria de India, perteneciente a la familia Poaceae y fácilmente adaptable en las regiones tropicales como Brasil. Este estudio evaluó la actividad antimicrobiana del aceite esencial de las hojas de C. citratus obtenido por hidrodestilación. La concentración inhibidora mínima (CIM) se ha determinado por la técnica de microdilución en caldo para las bacterias Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa y la levadura Candida albicans. La CIM más baja fue 7.81 µg mL-1 para S. aureus, la media de 15.62µg mL-1 para P. aeruginosa y C. albicans y la mayor de 62.50 µg mL-1 para E.coli. El aceite esencial de C. citratus presentó actividad antimicrobiana para todos los microorganismos testados. El aceite mostró potencial de aplicabilidad en el control microbiano y se sugieren nuevos estudios para ampliar las aplicaciones de esta planta...


Subject(s)
Animals , Anti-Infective Agents/analysis , Cymbopogon/microbiology , Oils, Volatile/pharmacokinetics , Oils, Volatile/chemistry
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Ciênc. rural ; Ciênc. rural (Online);41(6): 935-938, jun. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-592620

ABSTRACT

Greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of soil amendment with chopped (1cm²) or ground (1mm sieve) dry leaves of assa-peixe (Vernonia polyanthes), lemon-grass (Cymbopogon citratus), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora), castor (Ricinus communis), mango (Mangifera indica) or neem (Azadirachta indica) for the control Meloidogyne javanica. Into the soil (Yellow red oxisol) of each pot were added leaves (5g kg-1 of soil) and 5,000 eggs of the nematode. After seven days, one tomato seedling "Santa Cruz Kada" was transplanted to each pot. The tomato root weight, galls and eggs/root system were determined 60 days after transplant. None of the soil amendments reduced gall or eggs, when applied as leaf pieces. However, all tested plant species reduced the gall number, when they were incorporated into the soil as powder, and maximum nematode suppression occurred in soil amended with neem leaves (61 percent). The amendment with ground leaves of castor, neem, eucalyptus and lemon-grass reduced the number of eggs, with maximum reduction occurring in soil amended with ground castor leaves (69 percent), evidencing that these organic amendments can be an alternative for M. javanica control in tomato. Further studies are required under field conditions to confirm the potential of these organic amendments on the control of M. javanica.


Experimentos em casa de vegetação foram conduzidos com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da adição ao solo de folhas secas picadas (1cm²) ou trituradas (peneira de 1mm) de assa-peixe (Vernonia polyanthes), capim-limão (Cymbopogon citratus), eucalipto (Eucalyptus citriodora), mamona (Ricinus communis), manga (Mangifera indica) ou nim (Azadirachta indica) para o controle de Meloidogyne javanica. Ao solo de cada vaso (latossolo vermelho-amarelo), foram adicionadas folhas (5g kg-1 de solo) e 5.000 ovos do nematoide. Após sete dias, uma muda de tomateiro "Santa Cruz Kada" foi transplantada em cada vaso. O peso das raízes e os números de galhas e de ovos foram avaliados 60 dias após o transplantio. As folhas picadas de nenhuma planta reduziram o número de galhas e de ovos. Entretanto, as folhas de todas as plantas estudadas reduziram o número de galhas quando foram incorporadas ao solo na forma de pó e a máxima supressão foi obtida com as folhas de nim (61 por cento). A adição ao solo de folhas trituradas de mamona, nim, eucalipto e capim-cidreira reduziu o número de ovos, com redução máxima após aplicação de folhas de mamona (69 por cento), indicando que esses materiais orgânicos podem ser uma alternativa de controle de M. javanica em tomateiro. Novos estudos devem ser realizados em condições de campo para confirmar o potencial desses materiais orgânicos no controle de M. javanica.

8.
Ci. Rural ; 41(6)2011.
Article in English | VETINDEX | ID: vti-707268

ABSTRACT

Greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of soil amendment with chopped (1cm²) or ground (1mm sieve) dry leaves of assa-peixe (Vernonia polyanthes), lemon-grass (Cymbopogon citratus), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora), castor (Ricinus communis), mango (Mangifera indica) or neem (Azadirachta indica) for the control Meloidogyne javanica. Into the soil (Yellow red oxisol) of each pot were added leaves (5g kg-1 of soil) and 5,000 eggs of the nematode. After seven days, one tomato seedling "Santa Cruz Kada" was transplanted to each pot. The tomato root weight, galls and eggs/root system were determined 60 days after transplant. None of the soil amendments reduced gall or eggs, when applied as leaf pieces. However, all tested plant species reduced the gall number, when they were incorporated into the soil as powder, and maximum nematode suppression occurred in soil amended with neem leaves (61%). The amendment with ground leaves of castor, neem, eucalyptus and lemon-grass reduced the number of eggs, with maximum reduction occurring in soil amended with ground castor leaves (69%), evidencing that these organic amendments can be an alternative for M. javanica control in tomato. Further studies are required under field conditions to confirm the potential of these organic amendments on the control of M. javanica.


Experimentos em casa de vegetação foram conduzidos com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da adição ao solo de folhas secas picadas (1cm²) ou trituradas (peneira de 1mm) de assa-peixe (Vernonia polyanthes), capim-limão (Cymbopogon citratus), eucalipto (Eucalyptus citriodora), mamona (Ricinus communis), manga (Mangifera indica) ou nim (Azadirachta indica) para o controle de Meloidogyne javanica. Ao solo de cada vaso (latossolo vermelho-amarelo), foram adicionadas folhas (5g kg-1 de solo) e 5.000 ovos do nematoide. Após sete dias, uma muda de tomateiro "Santa Cruz Kada" foi transplantada em cada vaso. O peso das raízes e os números de galhas e de ovos foram avaliados 60 dias após o transplantio. As folhas picadas de nenhuma planta reduziram o número de galhas e de ovos. Entretanto, as folhas de todas as plantas estudadas reduziram o número de galhas quando foram incorporadas ao solo na forma de pó e a máxima supressão foi obtida com as folhas de nim (61%). A adição ao solo de folhas trituradas de mamona, nim, eucalipto e capim-cidreira reduziu o número de ovos, com redução máxima após aplicação de folhas de mamona (69%), indicando que esses materiais orgânicos podem ser uma alternativa de controle de M. javanica em tomateiro. Novos estudos devem ser realizados em condições de campo para confirmar o potencial desses materiais orgânicos no controle de M. javanica.

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Article in English | LILACS-Express | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1478611

ABSTRACT

Greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of soil amendment with chopped (1cm²) or ground (1mm sieve) dry leaves of assa-peixe (Vernonia polyanthes), lemon-grass (Cymbopogon citratus), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora), castor (Ricinus communis), mango (Mangifera indica) or neem (Azadirachta indica) for the control Meloidogyne javanica. Into the soil (Yellow red oxisol) of each pot were added leaves (5g kg-1 of soil) and 5,000 eggs of the nematode. After seven days, one tomato seedling "Santa Cruz Kada" was transplanted to each pot. The tomato root weight, galls and eggs/root system were determined 60 days after transplant. None of the soil amendments reduced gall or eggs, when applied as leaf pieces. However, all tested plant species reduced the gall number, when they were incorporated into the soil as powder, and maximum nematode suppression occurred in soil amended with neem leaves (61%). The amendment with ground leaves of castor, neem, eucalyptus and lemon-grass reduced the number of eggs, with maximum reduction occurring in soil amended with ground castor leaves (69%), evidencing that these organic amendments can be an alternative for M. javanica control in tomato. Further studies are required under field conditions to confirm the potential of these organic amendments on the control of M. javanica.


Experimentos em casa de vegetação foram conduzidos com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da adição ao solo de folhas secas picadas (1cm²) ou trituradas (peneira de 1mm) de assa-peixe (Vernonia polyanthes), capim-limão (Cymbopogon citratus), eucalipto (Eucalyptus citriodora), mamona (Ricinus communis), manga (Mangifera indica) ou nim (Azadirachta indica) para o controle de Meloidogyne javanica. Ao solo de cada vaso (latossolo vermelho-amarelo), foram adicionadas folhas (5g kg-1 de solo) e 5.000 ovos do nematoide. Após sete dias, uma muda de tomateiro "Santa Cruz Kada" foi transplantada em cada vaso. O peso das raízes e os números de galhas e de ovos foram avaliados 60 dias após o transplantio. As folhas picadas de nenhuma planta reduziram o número de galhas e de ovos. Entretanto, as folhas de todas as plantas estudadas reduziram o número de galhas quando foram incorporadas ao solo na forma de pó e a máxima supressão foi obtida com as folhas de nim (61%). A adição ao solo de folhas trituradas de mamona, nim, eucalipto e capim-cidreira reduziu o número de ovos, com redução máxima após aplicação de folhas de mamona (69%), indicando que esses materiais orgânicos podem ser uma alternativa de controle de M. javanica em tomateiro. Novos estudos devem ser realizados em condições de campo para confirmar o potencial desses materiais orgânicos no controle de M. javanica.

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Rev. bras. plantas med ; Rev. bras. plantas med;12(1): 57-61, jan.-mar. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-578935

ABSTRACT

A helmintosporiose, causada pelo fungo Exserohilum turcicum, é uma das principais doenças do milho-pipoca cultivado no Brasil. Devido às características da cultura, como porte da planta, extensão da área de plantio e rentabilidade econômica, o emprego de resistência genética e controle químico têm sido as principais formas de controle da doença. O emprego de agrotóxicos na agricultura tem levado riscos à saúde humana e freqüentes danos ao meio ambiente. Assim, na busca de métodos alternativos para o controle da helmintosporiose foi avaliado o efeito fungitóxico dos extratos vegetais das plantas Achillea milefollium (mil-folhas), Cymbopogon citratus (capim-limão), Artemisia camphorata (cânfora) e Rosmarinus officinalis (alecrim) no crescimento micelial de E. turcicum, em dois meios de cultura (BDA - batata-dextrose-ágar; e LCH - lactose caseína hidrolisada). Os extratos de alecrim e cânfora foram os que apresentaram maior inibição do crescimento micelial nos dois meios de cultura, enquanto que os extratos de mil-folhas e capim limão estimularam o crescimento micelial em meio LCH.


Helminthosporiose is caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum and represents one of the main diseases in popcorn grown in Brazil. Due to its characteristics, such as plant size, planting area extension and economic profitability, the use of genetic resistance and chemical control has constituted the main procedure against such disease. The use of pesticides in agriculture has resulted in risks to the human health and frequent damages to the environment. Thus, the fungitoxic effect of plant extracts of Achillea millefolium (yarrow), Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass), Artemisia camphorata (camphor) and Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) on the mycelial growth of E. turcicum was evaluated by using two culture media (PDA - potato dextrose agar, and LCH - lactose-casein hydrolysate) in order to set alternative methods for controlling helminthosporiose. Rosemary and camphor extracts led to higher mycelial growth inhibition in both culture media, whereas yarrow and lemon grass extracts stimulated mycelial growth in LCH medium.


Subject(s)
Helminths/isolation & purification , In Vitro Techniques , Mycotoxins/toxicity , Achillea , Camphor , Cymbopogon , Plant Extracts , Rosmarinus , Zea mays
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