Chemical and Nutritional Compounds of Different Parts of Lemongrass (<i>Cymbopogon citratus</i> (DC) Stapf.) Cultivated in Temperate Climate of Poland

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf.) is a perennial plant indigenous to semi-tropical regions of Asia and cultivated in other countries. The present study aimed examine the key chemical constituents various parts lemongrass temperate climate Poland. content essential oil its composition were determined 4 parts: leaves (part C), overground shoots B), underground A), roots R). Moreover, dry weight, chlorophyll, polyphenols macro- microelements was edible (excluding roots). from aerial part predominantly contained neral (> 30%) geranial 40%), which consistent with data reported literature; main component (EO) elemol (65%); interestingly, such high concentration it found for first time. chlorophyll be higher leaves, as compared B A. highest level potassium, magnesium, zinc sodium A while calcium copper leaves. quality raw materials grown climates did not differ significantly those obtained warmer regions. findings confirmed usefulness material preparation infusions (higher pigments, EO) near-ground culinary (a macroelements at lower concentrations green pigments weight).