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Opuncie mexická -- obsahové látky a léčivé účinky.
- Source :
- Farmacie Pro Praxi; Oct2023, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p177-181, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) is a shrubby cactus which originates from Mexico. It gives edible fruits known as Indian figs, cactus figs or prickly pears. All parts of plant (stem cladodes, flowers, fruits, seeds, roots) contain many bioactive compounds with numerous pharmacological activities. Prickly pear cactus has wide use not only in traditional medicine and modern studies often confirm its therapeutic effects. The article summarizes current knowledge about bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic effects of prickly pear. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
FIG
CACTUS
TRADITIONAL medicine
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Details
- Language :
- Czech
- ISSN :
- 18012434
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Farmacie Pro Praxi
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173028929
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.36290/lek.2023.033