Vitex agnus-castus L.: Main Features and Nutraceutical Perspectives
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Medicinal plants are used worldwide due to their lower risk of side effects and eco-friendly, cost-effective production when compared to chemical drugs, encouraging researchers to further exploit the therapeutic potential of the former. One of the most popular medicinal plants is Vitex agnus-castus L., grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions, to which different health benefits have already been attributed. In this perspective article, the in vitro and in vivo therapeutic properties of V. agnus-castus L. have been analyzed and reviewed with a special focus on its health-promoting effects and potential nutraceutical applications.
2013 ◽
Vol 27
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pp. 1-15
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2018 ◽
Vol 15
(4)
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pp. 783-790
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2019 ◽
Vol 24
(39)
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pp. 4626-4638
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