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The genus Epilobium belongs to Onagraceae family and represented with 21 species in Turkey. One of these species, E. angustifolium, is an annual plant so green leafy, flowering with a height of 0.5- 3 m which known as “yakı otu” in our country. The infusion prepared from the plant is used for migraine, insomnia, anemia, delirium, infections and colds in folk medicine. Its usage in the treatment of mucous membrane lesions is also reported. The plant contains polyphenolic compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids and ellagitannins. |
