Abstract |
Cyclopia Vent. species, commonly known as honeybush, are endemic to Southern Africa. The plant is traditionally used as an herbal tea but several health benefits have recently been recorded. This minireview presents an overview of polyphenols found in Cyclopia and focuses on the phytoestrogenic potential of selected polyphenols and of extracts prepared from the plant.
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Authors | Ann Louw, Elizabeth Joubert, Koch Visser |
Journal | Planta medica
(Planta Med)
Vol. 79
Issue 7
Pg. 580-90
(May 2013)
ISSN: 1439-0221 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 23609108
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
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Copyright | Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York. |
Chemical References |
- Phytoestrogens
- Plant Extracts
- Polyphenols
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Topics |
- Cyclopia Plant
(chemistry)
- Female
- Humans
- Phytoestrogens
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Phytotherapy
- Plant Extracts
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Polyphenols
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- South Africa
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