Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Satureja Hortensis L.: A Review of the Last Decade

Overview

Journal Molecules

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Biology

Date 2018 Sep 28

PMID 30257512

Citations 16

Authors

Irina Fierascu

Cristina Elena Dinu-Pirvu

Radu Claudiu Fierascu

Bruno Stefan Velescu

Valentina Anuta

Alina Ortan

Viorel Jinga

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Abstract

L. (summer savory) is an annual herbaceous crop, native to Europe and in our days spread and used all over the world. Although its use as spice and medicinal plant is known since ancient times, peer-reviewed studies presenting the scientific data are scarce. The natural products obtained from summer savory (extracts and essential oil) are dominated by polyphenols and flavonoids, responsible for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, pesticidal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hepatoprotective and anticancer properties, among others. The current study presents the progress made in the last decade regarding the potential applications of summer savory, being the first review study focused on in the same time suggesting future research opportunities, as they appear from the properties of other species. The available data presenting the properties of summer savory represents a scientific support for application in industry, for developing "clean label" food products.

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