Cytotoxic and anti-cancer activity of the Cistus species of herbal plants

• Authors: Agnieszka Ewa Stępień
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Aim. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the cytotoxic and anti-cancer properties of the major species of the genus Cistus. Materials and methods. Thirty four papers that discuss the medicinal history and current research of Cistus species as phytotherapeutics were used for this discussion. Literature analysis.The growing popularity of the Cistus species of herbs is mainly due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. The results of in vitro studies indicate that the presence of pear extract significantly affects leukemia, leukemia, breast, colon, ovarian, pancreatic, and melanoma carcinomas. The significant growth inhibition of these cells, underlines its valuable anti-tumor properties and allows for the possibility of use as a therapeutic aid.

Keywords

EN

anti-tumor activity; Cistus species; cytotoxic activity; phytotherapeutics

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Rzeszowski. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego
• Journal: European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
• Year: 2017
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 165-168

Contributors

author

Agnieszka Ewa Stępień

• Centre for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszow, Poland
• Department of Dietetics, Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszow, Poland

Identifiers

DOI

10.15584/ejcem.2017.2.11