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Citral
In vitro / AnimalMechanism of Action
Antimicrobial through cell membrane disruption; anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition; anxiolytic through GABA modulation
Research Notes
LemongrassAyurvedic
Citral (a mixture of geranial and neral) is the primary bioactive in lemongrass, demonstrating antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, anxiolytic effects in animal models, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Monoterpene aldehyde
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Citral
Monoterpene aldehydeAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties
Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Related Compounds (Monoterpene aldehyde)
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