title: Phytoestrogenic potential of Cyclopia extracts and polyphenols.
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 focuses on the phytoestrogenic potential of selected polyphenols and of extracts prepared from the plant.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Matieland, South Africa. al@sun.ac.za
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Louw
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Joubert
authors.forename: Koch
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Visser
mesh_terms: D053998:Cyclopia Plant / Q000737:chemistry*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D048789:Phytoestrogens / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D059808:Polyphenols / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013019:South Africa
chemical_list: D048789:Phytoestrogens; D010936:Plant Extracts; D059808:Polyphenols