title: The internal and external use of medicinal plants.
abstract: The term "cosmeceutical" is not defined in terms of the law. A review of some of the more commonly used dietary supplements and their chemistry and topical use confirms that there is merit in using these plants both internally and externally. The role of flavonoids, isoflavones, phytosterol, and plant hormone-related chemicals are examined for their physiological effect.
authors.affiliation: Dweck Data, Ford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6DF, UK. dweckdata@aol.com
authors.forename: Anthony C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Dweck
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D027742:Dioscorea; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D007529:Isoflavones / Q000494:pharmacology; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D029921:Trifolium; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D005419:Flavonoids; D007529:Isoflavones