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Review
. 2018 Sep 25;23(10):2458.
doi: 10.3390/molecules23102458.

Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Satureja hortensis L.: A Review of the Last Decade

Irina Fierascu  1   2 , Cristina Elena Dinu-Pirvu  3   4 , Radu Claudiu Fierascu  5   6 , Bruno Stefan Velescu  7 , Valentina Anuta  8 , Alina Ortan  9 , Viorel Jinga  10
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Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Satureja hortensis L.: A Review of the Last Decade

Irina Fierascu et al. Molecules. .

Abstract

Satureja hortensis L. (summer savory) is an annual herbaceous crop, native to Europe and in our days spread and used all over the world. Although its use as spice and medicinal plant is known since ancient times, peer-reviewed studies presenting the scientific data are scarce. The natural products obtained from summer savory (extracts and essential oil) are dominated by polyphenols and flavonoids, responsible for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, pesticidal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hepatoprotective and anticancer properties, among others. The current study presents the progress made in the last decade regarding the potential applications of summer savory, being the first review study focused on S. hortensis, in the same time suggesting future research opportunities, as they appear from the properties of other Satureja species. The available data presenting the properties of summer savory represents a scientific support for application in industry, for developing "clean label" food products.

Keywords: Satureja hortensis L.; analgesic; anti-inflammatory; anticancer; antimicrobial; antioxidant; antiparasitic; hepatoprotective; pesticidal.

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Main components of S. hortensis responsible for the biological activities.
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