Peanut leaf extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity but no acute toxic effects

Year Published: 2019

Regul Toxicol Pharmacol

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This study was conducted to characterize the phytochemical composition of peanut leaf extract and describe its properties.

Key Findings: Authors found that the extracts of peanut leaves contain significant levels of phenolic compounds, and that they reduced inflammation in human cells without causing toxicity.