What is it about?
Pelargonium quercifolium is an aromatic herb with a strong resinous scent. It is used traditionally to treat heart disease, hypertension, stress, rheumatism, combat hidden hunger, and inhibit HIV-1. This study evaluates the toxicity, anti-HIV, antioxidant nutrients, and anticancer potentials of the ethanol extract of P. quercifolium.
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Why is it important?
It was observed and reported for the first time that the nutrient profile of P. quercifolium is higher than most vegetables consumed as a staple food.
Perspectives
Pelargonium quercifolium could be a sustainable pharmacological alternative for the treatment of certain diseases.
Dr Oladayo Amed Idris
North-West University
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This page is a summary of: Analysis of antioxidant nutrients, anti-HIV and anticancer metabolic fingerprints of Pelargonium quercifolium (L.f) L'Hér, Food Chemistry Advances, December 2024, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.focha.2024.100804.
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