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- Antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) ethanolic extractPublication . Pinho, Cláudia; Laranjeira, Cátia; Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Oliveira, RitaFerrazDandelion (Taraxacum oficinale) is a plant known for its medicinal properties, such as antioxidant and anticancer activity. Increasing interest and research on medicinal plants have revealed its potential for treating different diseases, including cancer.
- Influence of solvent type, extraction techniques, particle size, extraction times and temperatures on antioxidant activity of T. hispanicumPublication . Laranjeira, Cátia; Oliveira, Ana Isabel; Ferraz Oliveira, Rita; Cruz, Agostinho; Pinho, CláudiaPlants of the genus Taraxacum have been used for years in medicine and food. This genus, with a complex taxonomy, includes some species of difficult distinction, where T. hispanicum is included. The leaves of these plants, known as dandelion, continue to be used as infusions, ethanolic extracts, or as juice. Since the plant represents an important source of pharmacologically active molecules, namely antioxidant activity, it is important to develop extractive procedures to maximize its potential health benefits.