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Steam distilled oil of Cymbopogon citratus was analyzed by Gas Chromatographic-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and citral was found as major constituent. The oil exhibited significant inhibition of beta-glucuronidase activity and also showed activities against some tested human, plant and animal pathogens. The minimum inhibitory concentrations could not be determined due to the lack of some chemicals.
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