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Therapeutic Potential of Citronella Essential Oil: A Review.
Sharma R, Rao R, Kumar S, Mahant S, Khatkar S. Sharma R, et al. Curr Drug Discov Technol. 2019;16(4):330-339. doi: 10.2174/1570163815666180718095041. Curr Drug Discov Technol. 2019. PMID: 30019646 Review.
One such essential oil studied widely, is citronella oil, extracted mainly from Cymbopogon nardus. This essential oil has exhibited good efficacy against mosquitoes. ...Since specific knowledge on properties and chemical composition of oil is fundamental for its eff …
One such essential oil studied widely, is citronella oil, extracted mainly from Cymbopogon nardus. This essential oil has exhi …
Design and Characterization of Citronella Oil-Loaded Micro-Emulgel for the Treatment of Candida Albicans Infection.
Singh S, Chauhan SB, Gupta C, Singh I, Gupta A, Sharma S, Kawish SM, Rahman S, Iqbal M. Singh S, et al. Gels. 2023 Oct 5;9(10):799. doi: 10.3390/gels9100799. Gels. 2023. PMID: 37888372 Free PMC article.
The purpose of the current study was to prepare and evaluate a citronella oil-loaded microemulsion-based micro-emulgel for the treatment of Candida albicans. ...The formulation included cinnamon oil as an antifungal oil and citronella oil as an active …
The purpose of the current study was to prepare and evaluate a citronella oil-loaded microemulsion-based micro-emulgel for the …
Cytoprotective Properties of Citronella Oil (Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendl.) and Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf) through Attenuation of Senescent-Induced Chemotherapeutic Agent Doxorubicin on Vero and NIH-3T3 Cells.
Salsabila DU, Wardani RK, Hasanah NU, Tafrihani AS, Zulfin UM, Ikawati M, Meiyanto E. Salsabila DU, et al. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2023 May 1;24(5):1667-1675. doi: 10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.5.1667. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2023. PMID: 37247287 Free PMC article.
Citronella oil-loaded electrospun micro/nanofibrous matrices as sustained repellency systems for the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus.
Iliou K, Kikionis S, Petrakis PV, Ioannou E, Roussis V. Iliou K, et al. Pest Manag Sci. 2019 Aug;75(8):2142-2147. doi: 10.1002/ps.5334. Epub 2019 Feb 20. Pest Manag Sci. 2019. PMID: 30632273
The aim of the present study was to explore the potential of functional micro/nanofibrous matrices as systems for the sustained release of the highly volatile insect-repellent citronella oil. RESULTS: Micro/nanofibrous single- and triple-layer systems incorporating …
The aim of the present study was to explore the potential of functional micro/nanofibrous matrices as systems for the sustained release of t …
Efficacy of citronella and ginger essential oil combinations against chicken lice (Menopon gallinae) and mites (Ornithonyssus bursa): Chemical characterization, contact toxicity, and in vivo validation.
Vigad N, Tarachai P, Chansakaow S, Punyapornwithaya V, Chukiatsiri K. Vigad N, et al. Vet World. 2025 Jun;18(6):1694-1702. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2025.1694-1702. Epub 2025 Jun 26. Vet World. 2025. PMID: 40689173 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: GC-MS revealed citral, neral, and limonene as key constituents of citronella oil, and zingiberene and sesquiphellandrene in ginger oil. All essential oil combinations showed 100% in vitro mortality of lice and mites by 24 h. ...
RESULTS: GC-MS revealed citral, neral, and limonene as key constituents of citronella oil, and zingiberene and sesquiphellandr …
Insect repellents.
[No authors listed] [No authors listed] Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2021 Jul 12;63(1628):108-112. Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2021. PMID: 34543260 Review. No abstract available.
Sustained release formulations of citronella oil nanoemulsion using cavitational techniques.
Agrawal N, Maddikeri GL, Pandit AB. Agrawal N, et al. Ultrason Sonochem. 2017 May;36:367-374. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2016.11.037. Epub 2016 Dec 1. Ultrason Sonochem. 2017. PMID: 28069223 Free article.
Nanoemulsion synthesis has proven to be an effective way for transportation of immobile, insoluble bioactive compounds. Citronella Oil (lemongrass oil), a natural plant extract, can be used as a mosquito repellent and has less harmful effects compared to its availab …
Nanoemulsion synthesis has proven to be an effective way for transportation of immobile, insoluble bioactive compounds. Citronella …
Antifungal effects of citronella oil against Aspergillus niger ATCC 16404.
Li WR, Shi QS, Ouyang YS, Chen YB, Duan SS. Li WR, et al. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2013 Aug;97(16):7483-92. doi: 10.1007/s00253-012-4460-y. Epub 2012 Oct 19. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2013. PMID: 23081773
Experimental results indicated that the citronella oil has strong antifungal activity: 0.125 (v/v) and 0.25 % (v/v) citronella oil inhibited the growth of 5 105 spore/ml conidia separately for 7 and 28 days while 0.5 % (v/v) citronella oil …
Experimental results indicated that the citronella oil has strong antifungal activity: 0.125 (v/v) and 0.25 % (v/v) citrone …
Development of a Lignin-Based Carrier - Citronella Oil Nanoemulsion and Its Utilization as an Herbicide against Specific Weed Species.
Restu WK, Aryana N, Septiyanti M, Triwulandari E, Sampora Y, Devy YA, Muryanto, Ghozali M, Meliana Y, Sondari D, Fatriasari W, Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim M, Hazwan Hussin M, Ogino C. Restu WK, et al. Chem Biodivers. 2024 Sep;21(9):e202400861. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202400861. Epub 2024 Aug 16. Chem Biodivers. 2024. PMID: 38927001
This research aims to create an emulsion formulation utilizing lignin as a carrier and citronella oil for its application as a herbicide. The formulation composition includes lignin solution 55-62 %v/v, Tween 80 25 %w/v, propylene glycol 10 %w/v, and citronella …
This research aims to create an emulsion formulation utilizing lignin as a carrier and citronella oil for its application as a …
Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the leaves of Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle (citronella oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl).
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP); Bampidis V, Azimonti G, Bastos ML, Christensen H, Durjava M, Kouba M, López-Alonso M, López Puente S, Marcon F, Mayo B, Pechová A, Petkova M, Ramos F, Villa RE, Woutersen R, Chesson A, Schlatter J, Westendorf J, Dirven Y, Manini P, Dusemund B. EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), et al. EFSA J. 2024 May 23;22(5):e8790. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2024.8790. eCollection 2024 May. EFSA J. 2024. PMID: 38784838 Free PMC article.
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of citronella oil obtained from the leaves of Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle, when used as a sensory additive for all animal species. ...For an …
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of citronella …
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