Medicinal plants of the family Lamiaceae as functional foods - a review
Historically, species of the family Lamiaceae have enjoyed a rich tradition of use for flavouring, food preservation, and medicinal purposes, due to both their curative and their preventive properties. It is well known that each species has a special, complex mixture of bioactive compounds in which...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Czech Journal of Food Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjf-201605-0001_medicinal-plants-of-the-family-lamiaceae-as-functional-foods-a-review.php |
| Summary: | Historically, species of the family Lamiaceae have enjoyed a rich tradition of use for flavouring, food preservation, and medicinal purposes, due to both their curative and their preventive properties. It is well known that each species has a special, complex mixture of bioactive compounds in which each component contributes to its overall bioactivity. Their value lays in the production of a wide range of secondary metabolites with potent antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer activities. This review focuses on the Lamiaceae species and their secondary metabolites encompassing a wide array of beneficial functions and their applicability as sources of functional foods. It could help in addressing specific consumer needs as healthy diet is a part of the lifestyle that maintains or improves overall health. |
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| ISSN: | 1212-1800 1805-9317 |