Evaluation of antihemolytic and antioxidant activities of Geranium tuberosum subsp tuberosum with in vitro models

SABUNCUOĞLU S., ŞÖHRETOĞLU D.

PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY, vol.50, no.11, pp.1374-1379, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 50 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/13880209.2012.675340
  • Journal Name: PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1374-1379
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Context: There are 33 Geranium species growing in Turkey characterized by the presence of polyphenolic compounds. Some Geranium (Geraniaceae) species are used as antidiabetics, hemostatics, antihemorrhoidals, antidiarrheics and for the treatment of pain, fevers, and gastrointestinal ailments, or are consumed as food.