Research Progress in Bioactivity of Cymbopogon citratus and Its Application in Livestock and Poultry Production
Cymbopogon citratus contains a variety of bioactive components such as terpenes,aldehydes,alcohols,flavonoids and polyphenols,exerting the bioactive functions of bacteriostasis,antivirus,immune regulation,anti-inflammation,antioxidation,regulation of intestinal health and so on.It also has significant improvement effects on the growth performance,antioxidant stress capacity,anti-parasitic ability and product quality of livestock and poultry.This article reviews the nutritional value,bioactive function and application of Cymbopogon citratus in livestock and poultry production,in hoping to provide references for the development and promotion of Cymbopogon citratus.
Cymbopogon citratusbioactive componentbioactive functionlivestock and poultry production