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Anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive properties of Potentilla erecta - A traditional medicinal plant from the northern hemisphere

Wolfle, U., Hoffmann, J., Haarhaus, B., Rao Mittapalli, V. and Schempp, C.M. · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2017

Clinical study

Abstract

Potentilla erecta (tormentil), traditionally used for inflammatory skin and mucosal disorders, strongly reduced IL-6, prostaglandin E2 and NF-kappaB activation in keratinocytes and showed a blanching (vasoconstrictive) effect comparable to hydrocortisone via NO scavenging and eNOS inhibition, supporting topical treatment of inflammatory skin disorders.

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How to cite

Wolfle, U., Hoffmann, J., Haarhaus, B., Rao Mittapalli, V. and Schempp, C.M (2017) 'Anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive properties of Potentilla erecta - A traditional medicinal plant from the northern hemisphere', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 204, pp. 86-94. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2017.03.058

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