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Epilobium angustifolium L. as a Potential Herbal Component of Topical Products for Skin Care and Treatment - A Review

Nowak, A., Zielonka-Brzezicka, J., Peruzynska, M. and Klimowicz, A. · Molecules · 2022

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review summarises the topical use of Epilobium angustifolium, whose secondary metabolites — notably the macrocyclic ellagitannin oenothein B — confer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and antiproliferative effects relevant to skin care and treatment.

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How to cite

Nowak, A., Zielonka-Brzezicka, J., Peruzynska, M. and Klimowicz, A (2022) 'Epilobium angustifolium L. as a Potential Herbal Component of Topical Products for Skin Care and Treatment - A Review', Molecules, 27(11), pp. 3536. doi:10.3390/molecules27113536

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