Possible anti-tumour promoters from the Thai edible plants
Cymbopogon citratus of lemon grass or lapine
C. citratus (Gramineae) is widely distributed throughout South-east Asia. The leaves and stem of the young plant are reported to have anti-fungal, repellent, and bacteriostatic activities53. It also has traditionally been used as a tonic or in perfume on account of its lemon-like fragrance. Two isomeric monoterpene aldehydes