EFFECT OF HERBAL TEA LEMONGRASS (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS STAPF) ON HYPERLIPIDEMIC PATIENTS, AND ITS PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OVERVIEW

Aisha Saleem*, Muhammad Zahid, Asad Ali, Zaheer Ahmad, Nazuk Kareem, Bushra Maqsood

ABSTRACT

Lemon grass is an aromatic medicinal grass belonging to the genus (Cymbopogon citratus), is a member of poaceae family. It is a medicinal plant with compounds capable of controlling pathogens and increasing herbal resistance to pathogenic diseases. It is prevalent in the semi-temperate and tropical regions of Asian, American and African continents. A strong lemon fragrance, a predominant feature of this grass, is due to the high citral content in its oil. It also contains various bioactive compounds which may be grouped into alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins and tannins. it uses in different pharmaceutical industries for its anti-depressant, analgesic, antipyretic, bactericidal, anti-septic, carminative and astringent properties. Some patients suffering from cardiovascular disorders, Hyperlipidemic is a foremost risk factor for CAD. A majority of side effects have been linked to currently available antihyperlipidemic drugs. Herbal drugs that are naturally available have fewer side effects and are easily accessible and cultivable. The anti-Hyperlipidemic activities show biochemical parameters such as High Density Lipoprotein, Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, and Low Density Lipoprotein. It was concluded that lemongrass tea show a considerable decrease in total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and shows considerable rise in HDL level.

Keywords: Lemongrass Tea, Bioactive compounds, Pharmacognostics, Cymbopogon citratus Stapf, medical benefit, advantages, disadvantages.