Pharmacological properties of fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium L.) and bioavailability of ellagitannins. A review

Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium L.) is a well-known medicinal plant traditionally used in the treatment of urogenital diseases, stomach and liver disorders, skin problems, etc. E. angustifolium extracts show anti-androgenic, antiproliferative, cytotoxic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodul...

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Main Authors: Dreger Mariola, Adamczak Artur, Seidler-Łożykowska Katarzyna, Wielgus Karolina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2020-03-01
Series:Herba Polonica
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/hepo.2020.66.issue-1/hepo-2020-0001/hepo-2020-0001.xml?format=INT