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Epilobium spp: Pharmacology and Phytochemistry

Vitalone, A. and Allkanjari, O. · Phytotherapy Research · 2018

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Abstract

Epilobium species and their extracts are popular in folk medicine for a wide range of applications. This review analyses the pharmacological properties of Epilobium spp (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, analgesic and antiandrogenic) and whether they justify the traditional use of willowherb, particularly for prostate conditions, noting that randomized controlled trials are still needed.

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How to cite

Vitalone, A. and Allkanjari, O (2018) 'Epilobium spp: Pharmacology and Phytochemistry', Phytotherapy Research, 32(7), pp. 1229-1240. doi:10.1002/ptr.6072

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