1. Leonurus cardiaca L. as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: An Update of the European Medicines Agency Assessment Report (2010).
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Fierascu RC, Fierascu I, Ortan A, Fierascu IC, Anuta V, Velescu BS, Pituru SM, and Dinu-Pirvu CE
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- Amenorrhea drug therapy, Asia, Cardiotonic Agents chemistry, Dysmenorrhea drug therapy, Europe, Female, Humans, Menopause drug effects, Phytochemicals chemistry, Plant Extracts chemistry, Cardiotonic Agents therapeutic use, Leonurus chemistry, Phytochemicals therapeutic use, Plant Extracts therapeutic use
- Abstract
Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort) is a perennial herb, native to Asia and southeastern Europe, with widespread global occurrence in present days. The plant was historically used as cardiotonic and for treating gynaecological afflictions (such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopausal anxiety, or postpartum depression). Although its use in oriental and occidental medicine is relatively well documented, the recent progress registered raises the need for an update of the Medicines Agency assessment report on Leonurus cardiaca L., herba (2010). The current study presents the progress made within the 2010-2018 timeframe regarding the potential applications and scientific evidences supporting the traditional use of motherwort, in the same time suggesting future research opportunities.
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- 2019
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