Essential Oil Details
Introduction
Cymbopogon winterianus (Family: Poaceae), is believed to be native of Indonesia. It is a perennial ,,ulti-crop of industrial importance, cultivated in parts of tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa and America. Oil yield 265 kg/ha/year; Citronellal 35%.
Other Details
Essential oil is used as insect repellant preparation, soap, perfumery & cosmetic industries.
Reference
1. Patra, NK, Kumar, B. 2005. Improved varieties and genetic research in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In Proceedings of second national Interactive Meet on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants: 53-61.
2. Chagonda, Lameck S., Christopher Makanda, and Jean-Claude Chalchat. "Essential oils of cultivated Cymbopogon winterianus (Jowitt) and of C. citratus (DC)(Stapf) from Zimbabwe." Journal of Essential Oil Research 12.4 (2000): 478-480.
3. Oliveira, Wylly Araújo de, et al. "Antifungal activity of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt ex Bor against Candida albicans." Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 42.2 (2011): 433-441.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citronellal | 38.61 |
| 2 | Geraniol | 19.91 |
| 3 | Citronellol | 11.74 |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eugenol | 10.34 |
| 2 | Beta-Elemene | 6.40 |
| 3 | Elemol | 6.73 |
| 4 | Citronellyl Acetate | 5.29 |
| 5 | Limonene | 3.39 |
| 6 | Trans-Farnesol | 3.01 |
| 7 | Delta-Cadinene | 2.27 |
| 8 | Germacrene | 2.64 |
| 9 | Gamma-Eudesmol | 1.00 |
| 10 | Linalool | 1.34 |
| 11 | Beta-Myrcene | 0.07 |
| 12 | Farnesol | 0.60 |
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