Determination of antioxidant capacity and α-amylase inhibitory activity of the essential oils from citronella grass and lemongrass

International Food Research Journal

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 481-485

  Jumepaeng, T ^a   Prachakool, S ^a   Luthria, D L ^b   Chanthai, S ^a  

^a Khon Kaen University   (Thailand)

^b BELTSVILLE HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

amylase inhibitory; Activity; Antioxidant capacity; Citronella grass; Lemongrass

Indexed keywords

CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS; CYMBOPOGON NARDUS;

EID: 84871496601     PISSN: 19854668     EISSN: 22317546     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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