Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng: A comprehensive review on phytochemical and pharmacological biodiversity

There are a broad variety of classes of bioactive compounds that have already been isolated from Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. (Poaceae). The phytochemical composition of C. schoenanthus has recently received considerable interest and a vast array of components including terpenes, diterpenes and sesquiterpenes as well as phenolic acids have been characterized. The contribution of these valued metabolites to the biological potential, includes inhibiting kidney stone formation, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, and nephroprotective activities has also been explored. The structural diversity, selectivity for C. schoenanthus, and biological effects of the reported isolated constituents have generated a huge interest in the field of drug discovery research. Therefore, phytochemical, pharmacological, and biopharmaceutical characteristics of components identified from C. schoenanthus since 1975 are the topic of this comprehensive review.