Catechins are polyphenolic compounds—flavanols of the flavonoid family found in a variety
of plants. Green tea, wine and cocoa-based products are the main dietary sources of these …

Polyphenols are natural substances that have been shown to provide various health
benefits. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic effects have been described …

Cistus ladanifer L. is a plant widely used in folk medicine to treat various illnesses. This
study aims to evaluate the effect of the plant flourishing time harvest on the chemical …

The past decade has seen considerable interest and progress in unraveling the beneficial
health effects of tea, particularly its polyphenolic components and its antioxidant activity …

The family Cistaceae (Angiosperm, Malvales) consists of 8 genera and 180 species, with 5
genera native to the Mediterranean area (Cistus, Fumara, Halimium, Helianthemum, and …

Introduction–Cistaceae is a large family of shrubs widely spread over the Mediterranean
area. It includes Helianthemum, Halimium and Cistus genus. Cistus genus contains …

Antioxidants are one of the most common active ingredients of nutritionally functional foods
which can play an important role in the prevention of oxidation and cellular damage …

Cistus genus (Cistaceae) comprises several medicinal plants used in traditional medicines
to treat several pathological conditions including hyperglycemia. These include Cistus …

Currently numerous manufacturers offer herbal infusions or dietary supplements based on
the plant Cistus incanus. These products are especially promoted as offering a high content …

The Mediterranean plant Cistus incanus is rich in polyphenols and has shown several
pharmacological activities, mainly antibacterial effects. Furthermore, in situ studies revealed …