Comparative Analysis of Antidermatophytic Potential of Cymbopogon citratus Essential Oil Stored in Different Temperature Condition for Two Years

Pharmacognosy Research,2022,14,3,241-245.DOI:10.5530/pres.14.3.34Published:July 2022Type:Original ArticleAuthors:Neetu Jain, and Meenakshi Sharma Author(s) affiliations:Neetu Jain1,*, Sharma2 1Department of Botany, S.S Jain Subodh PG (Autonomous) College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA. 2Department University Abstract:Background: Cymbopogon citratus commonly known as lemon grass is a valuable medicinal plant. In present investigation variation in the antidermatophytic potential C. essential oil was estimated different temperature storage periods. Materials Methods: extracted through hydrodistillation methods kept amber bottles three conditions like room (variable from 8-45°C), refrigerator temperature(2-6°C) 30°C for 2 years. Minimum inhibitory concentration determined after every fourth month against selected dermatophytes. Results: Antidermatophytic activity found prominent due to high citral derivatives. MIC be stable Trichophyton rubrum (MTCC 296) (0.1μL/mL) T. mentagrophytes 7687) at end experiment all conditions. condition also quite stable. A very slight increase Candida albicans 3018) Microsporum fulvum 2837) 24 months (Sixth testing) storage. Oil stored showed compared initial one. double M. sixth testing (0.4μL/mL) first (0.2μL/mL). Conclusion: Present work concluded that low can maintained their primary composition properties long time. Therefore, storing products (below 8°C) best practices time application products. Keywords:C. citratus, Dermatophytes, Essential oil, Longevity, MIC, StorageView:PDF (193.77 KB)