title: [Epilobium parviflorum--in vitro study of biological action].
abstract: Epilobium parviflorum Schreb. (willow-herb) is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but its biological action is not entirely identified. This paper aims to report data on willow-herbs probable biological effect. In vitro studies have been made to investigate different aspects of its antioxidant capacity, anti-inflammatory (COX-inhibitory) action, steroid-receptor -agonistic and -antagonostic effect as well as aromatase-inhibitory effect. Based on our results, willow-herb possess remarkable antioxidant and COX-inhibitory action.
authors.affiliation: Semmelweis Egyetem, Farmakognózia Intézet, 1085 Budapest, Ulloi út 26. hevesi.t.barbara@gmail.com
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hevesi Tóth
authors.forename: Agnes
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kéry
mesh_terms: D031666:Epilobium; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011944:Receptors, Androgen / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations; D011944:Receptors, Androgen; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen