Phytoestrogenic Potential of Cyclopia Extracts and
                    Polyphenols

Ann Louw; Elizabeth Joubert; Koch Visser

doi:10.1055/s-0032-1328463

Planta Medica, Table of Contents

Planta Med 2013; 79(07): 580-590
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1328463

Women's Health

Mini Reviews

Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Phytoestrogenic Potential of Cyclopia Extracts and Polyphenols

Authors

Ann Louw

¹Departments of Biochemistry, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Matieland, South Africa
Elizabeth Joubert

²Departments of Food Science, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Matieland, South Africa

³Post-Harvest and Wine Technology, ARC (Agricultural Research Council of South Africa) Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Koch Visser

¹Departments of Biochemistry, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Matieland, South Africa

Abstract

Cyclopia Vent. species, commonly known as honeybush, are endemic to Southern Africa. The plant is traditionally used as an herbal tea but several health benefits have recently been recorded. This minireview presents an overview of polyphenols found in Cyclopia and focusses on the phytoestrogenic potential of selected polyphenols and of extracts prepared from the plant.

Key words

Fabaceae - Cyclopia - phytoestrogen - ER binding - ERE promoter reporter assay - E-screen - uterotrophic assay

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