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The healing bitterness of Gentiana lutea L., phytochemistry and biological activities: A systematic review

Ponticelli, M., Lela, L., Moles, M., Mangieri, C. and others · Phytochemistry · 2022

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This systematic review of yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) synthesises its bitter secoiridoid metabolites (gentiopicroside, amarogentin) and demonstrated activities against oxidative stress, microbial infections, inflammation, obesity and atherosclerosis from cell, animal and human studies.

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How to cite

Ponticelli, M., Lela, L., Moles, M., Mangieri, C. and others (2022) 'The healing bitterness of Gentiana lutea L., phytochemistry and biological activities: A systematic review', Phytochemistry, 206, pp. 113518. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113518

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