Animal Husbandry and Feed Science ›› 2023, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (6): 57-65.doi: 10.12160/j.issn.1672-5190.2023.06.007

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Research Progress in Bioactivity of Cymbopogon citratus and Its Application in Livestock and Poultry Production

LI Lianhong1, HAN Xueqin1, LUO Huiying1, DENG Hongshan1, LIU Jindi1, LIU Yun2, JIN Jie1, ZHANG Meiyan2   

  1. 1. Tropical Eco-agriculture Research Institute,Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture 651399,China;
    2. Yunnan Academy of Grassland and Animal Sciences,Kunming 650212,China
  • Received:2023-08-17 Online:2023-11-30 Published:2024-01-11

Abstract: 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.

Key words: Cymbopogon citratus, bioactive component, bioactive function, livestock and poultry production

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