Ruscus Genus: A Rich Source of Bioactive Steroidal Saponins
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Ruscus Genus: A Rich Source of Bioactive Steroidal Saponins
The genus Ruscus (Asparagaceae family) is native to the Mediterranean, Southern and Western Europe and is represented by perennial, rhizomatous, and evergreen shrubs. Among the approximately seven species spread throughout Europe up to Iran, Ruscus aculeatus L. (butcherʼs broom) is the most widely distributed and appreciated. This review provides an overview of the traditional use of Ruscus spp...
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عنوان ژورنال: Planta Medica
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0032-0943,1439-0221
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-119728