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Medicinal plants of the family Lamiaceae as functional foods - a review

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  • Klaudija Carović-Stanko

    (Department of Seed Science and Technology,)

  • Marko Petek

    (Department of Plant Nutrition and)

  • Martina Grdiša

    (Department of Seed Science and Technology,)

  • Jasna Pintar
  • Dalibor Bedeković
  • Mirjana Herak Ćustić

    (Department of Plant Nutrition and)

  • Zlatko Satovic

    (Department of Seed Science and Technology,)

Abstract

Historically, species of the family Lamiaceae have enjoyed a rich tradition of use for flavouring, food preservation, and medicinal purposes, due to both their curative and their preventive properties. It is well known that each species has a special, complex mixture of bioactive compounds in which each component contributes to its overall bioactivity. Their value lays in the production of a wide range of secondary metabolites with potent antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer activities. This review focuses on the Lamiaceae species and their secondary metabolites encompassing a wide array of beneficial functions and their applicability as sources of functional foods. It could help in addressing specific consumer needs as healthy diet is a part of the lifestyle that maintains or improves overall health.

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  • Klaudija Carović-Stanko & Marko Petek & Martina Grdiša & Jasna Pintar & Dalibor Bedeković & Mirjana Herak Ćustić & Zlatko Satovic, 2016. "Medicinal plants of the family Lamiaceae as functional foods - a review," Czech Journal of Food Sciences, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 34(5), pages 377-390.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlcjf:v:34:y:2016:i:5:id:504-2015-cjfs
    DOI: 10.17221/504/2015-CJFS
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    1. Marketa Michutova & Barbora Mieslerova & Ivana Šafránková & Barbora Jilkova & Maria Neoralova & Ales Lebeda, . "Powdery mildews (Erysiphales) species spectrum on plants of family Lamiaceae in the Czech Republic," Plant Protection Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 0.

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