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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Lemongrass"”.
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Evaluation of anti-ageing potential of lemongrass tea and its mechanisms of action
Submitted in fulfilment of the academic requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2025.
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Coagulation and flocculation process using cassava peel starch modified with lemongrass extract for pollutants removal in raw water
… using cassava peel starch with incorporation of lemongrass extract and evaluated the synergistic effect between alum and modified cassava peel starch (MCPS) or native cassava peel starch (CPS) as dual coagulants in removing turbidity, total suspended solids (TSS), chemical oxygen demand (COD) and …
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Anticancer Activity of Natural Health Products (Dandelion Root, Lemongrass, and Hibiscus Extracts); A Study of Efficacy, Interaction, and Mechanism of Action
… of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root, lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), and hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) extracts. However, their efficacy on prostate, colorectal, and breast cancer as well as their interactions with standard chemotherapeutics have not been studied to determine if they …
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Essential oil treatments to control Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman 2000 (formerly Varroa jacobsoni Oudemans 1904) (Mesostigmata: Varroidae)
… by using a modified bottom board. A 2:1 blend of lemongrass and spearmint oils in a 50:50 sucrose to water solution was administered to the bees with Boardman feeders and quart Mason jars with perforated lids. A combination of paper towels and grease patties containing lemongrass and wintergreen …
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Investigating physiological and genetic characteristics of community acquired infections and potential antimicrobial interventions
… of six essential oils (EO) (lime, lemon, lemongrass, geranium, grapefruit, bergamot), and two components (limonene and citral) was investigated for the S. aureus isolates. Following exposure to lemongrass EO extensive disruption to S. aureus biofilms was shown under scanning electron …
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Substrate Utilization of the Emerging Fungal Pathogen, Candida auris, and the Antifungal Activity of Select Essential Oils
… The three most effective oils were those of lemongrass, clove bud and cinnamon bark. These three oils even retained some antifungal activity in vapor-phase. These were also the oils used in combination with fluconazole, amphotericin B, flucytosine and micafungin. While cinnamon bark oil …
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Microemulsions containing centella asiatica extract as antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase agent
… Centella asiatica hydroalcoholic extract (CAHE), lemongrass essential oil (LGEO) and virgin coconut oil (VCO) presenting antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibition activity derived from natural products to enhanced memory of AD patients. In the present study, the ternary phase behaviour …
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Polylactic acid/thermoplastic tapioca starch blend incorporated with selected essential oils for active food packaging
… antimicrobial (AM) activity via incorporation of lemongrass (LG), lemon balm (LB) and pandan (PA) essential oils (EOs) on the films. The plasticising effect of glycerol and water and compatibilising effect of vinegar loadings on the properties of TPTS were tested. So also the impact of TPTS …
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A novel approach to control stored sorghum beetle Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in small-scale farmers’ storerooms in Kebbi- Nigeria
… which is composed of Cymbopogon nardus (Lemongrass) plus Ocimum basilicum (Sweet basil), 0.5%w/w each (p<0.001). A paste of Lem-ocimum was applied between layers of 5kg double-bags to prevent contamination of grain within inner bag. Treated double-bags provided better protection from T. …
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Etnobotani tumbuhan bahan dasar minyak Sumbawa di Kabupaten Sumbawa Besar Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB)
… pegs earth, wood winds, fennel, mace wood, lemongrass, chilli herbs, and teak. The organs of plants used as raw material Sumbawa oil is the root, bark, leaves, fruit, seeds, rhizomes, and tubers. The organs of the plant most widely used is the root of 64%. Processing plant organ part that is …