Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Anthriscus sylvestris as an Alternative Source for Anticancer Lignans

Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm. is a wild herbaceous plant common in most temperate regions. It has been used traditionally to treat headaches, as a tonic, as antitussive, antipyretic, analgesic and diuretic. The plant contains deoxypodophyllotoxin, which is proven to have antitumor and anti-proli...

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Main Authors: Octavian Tudorel Olaru, George Mihai Niţulescu, Alina Orțan, Cristina Elena Dinu-Pîrvu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/8/15003