Agnieszka Stępień
David Aebisher
Dorota Bartusik-Aebisher
Biological properties of Cistus species
Agnieszka Stępień
David Aebisher
Dorota Bartusik-Aebisher
Department of Dietetics, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszow, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
Received: 13 April 2018 / Accepted: 6 May 2018 / Published: 30 June 2018
Abstract
Aim. This paper presents a review of scientific studies analyzing the biological properties of different species of Cistus sp.
Material and methods. Forty papers that discuss the current research of Cistus sp. as phytotherapeutic agent were used for this discussion.
Analysis of the literature. The results of scientific research indicate that extracts from various species of Cistus sp. exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, cytotoxic and anticancer properties. These properties give rise to the possibility of using Cistus sp. as a therapeutic agent supporting many therapies.
Cite
Stępień A, Aebisher D, Bartusik-Aebisher D. Biological properties of “Cistus species”. Eur J Clin Exp Med. 2018;16(2):127–132. doi: 10.15584/ejcem.2018.2.8
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