Herba Polonica (Sep 2019)

Comparison of antioxidant activity of extracts of hop leaves harvested in different years

  • Muzykiewicz Anna,
  • Nowak Anna,
  • Zielonka-Brzezicka Joanna,
  • Florkowska Katarzyna,
  • Duchnik Wiktoria,
  • Klimowicz Adam

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/hepo-2019-0013
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 65, no. 3
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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Introduction: Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) is a common plant in Europe, with many beneficial health effects. In addition to the use in brewing, hops are a valuable source of active substances used in conventional and folk medicine, such as humulones and lupulones, as well as antioxidants, including phenolic compounds.

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