Abstract
Medicinal plants from the Mediterranean region have been used in medicine since ancient times and are well known for their successful therapeutic activity. Many glycosides isolated from these plants showed various medicinal properties. The purpose of this review is to provide the verified data on the anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic activities of the glycosides extracted from the medicinal plants of the Mediterranean flora and to discuss the various mechanisms of their actions.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Recent Advances in Ginseng and Glycosides Research |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 53-73 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781624177651 |
State | Published - 1 Apr 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry