Characterisation and Antioxidant Activity of Crude Extract and Polyphenolic Rich Fractions from C. incanus Leaves

Cistus incanus (Cistaceae) is a Mediterranean evergreen shrub. Cistus incanus herbal teas have been used as a general remedy in traditional medicine since ancient times. Recent studies on the antioxidant properties of its aqueous extracts have indicated polyphenols to be the most active compounds. H...

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Main Authors: Antonella Gori, Francesco Ferrini, Maria Cristina Marzano, Massimiliano Tattini, Mauro Centritto, Maria Camilla Baratto, Rebecca Pogni, Cecilia Brunetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/17/8/1344