Phenolic phytopharmaceuticals and antiaging Fenolik fitofarmasötikler ve antiaging


Orhan İ.

Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, cilt.28, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 28
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Dergi Adı: Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Aging is an inevitable procedure occurring as a result of decreasing and slowing down of body functions. In order to diminish the negative effects of aging, initially it is necessary to have a precise life style and to keep away from harmful environmental factors. During aging, it would be beneficial to begin antiaging applications in an early period in order to be protected from various diseases that individuals may encounter. Recently, phytotherapy has become quite popular and the trend of "return to natural" has started. In accordance with rational phytotherapy, the phytopharmaceuticals having a modern drug figure containing standardized herbal extracts show a strong antioxidant property because of their phenolic substances and protect the organism from detrimental free radicals. In this presentation, information will be given about effects, uses, and preparations of grape seed, green tea, hawthorn, Echinacea and Ginkgo biloba extracts. © 2008 by Türkiye Klinikleri.