Cymbopogon winterianus , Mandakni
| About Plant | Cymbopogon, commonly known as lemongrass. Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisine and also as medicinal herb in India. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood. It is often used as a tea in African countries such as Togo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Latin American countries such as Mexico. |
| Plant Variety | Mandakni |
| Major Constituents of Variety | Citronella 37-39% |
| Essential Oil | Cymbopogon winterianus Mandakni essential oil
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| Compounds in essential Oil | Citral, Geranyl acetate, Linalool, Geranial |
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| Compound Property | N/A |
| Contributor | (1). RK Lal, JR Sharma & HO Mishra; (2). Cassel, Eduardo, and Rubem MF Vargas. |
| Year of Release | 1987 |
| Reference | Manjusha and Mandakini : the two superior varieties of Citronella Java developed. Pafai Journal. (Oct-Dec) 1988: 15-18. |
