Phytoestrogenic potential of Cyclopia extracts and polyphenols
Date
2013-05
Authors
Louw, Ann
Joubert, Elizabeth
Visser, Koch
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Publisher
Georg Thieme Verlag
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 focusses on the phytoestrogenic potential of selected polyphenols and of extracts prepared from the plant.
Description
The original publication is available at https://www.thieme.de/de/planta-medica/journal-information-4809.htm
Keywords
Fabaceae, Cyclopia, Phytoestrogens, ER binding, Uterotrophic assay, Plant polyphenols
Citation
Louw, A., Joubert, E. & Visser, K. 2013. Phytoestrogenic potential of Cyclopia extracts and polyphenols. Planta Medica, 79(7):580-590, doi:10.1055/s-0032-1328463.