Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

It has antimicrobial properties the research from 2021 mentioned above found that citral, one of the main components of lemongrass, exhibited antimicrobial properties.

A 2021 study found that lemongrass essential oil had both antibacterial and antifungal characteristics.

In addition, a 2012 in vitro studyTrusted Source found that lemongrass essential oil showed antimicrobial abilities against Streptococcus mutans bacteria, the bacteria most responsible for tooth decay. Further research found lemongrass oil and silver ions may work together against several types of bacteria and fungus in vitro.