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In this chapter, bromelain, a crude multi-component extract isolated from the stems of the pineapple plant, takes us on a tour through rather unusual therapeutic approaches and pharmacological mechanisms. Bromelain acts on several targets that address edematous, inflammatory, and immunological processes. Therefore, many indications were treated with or are conceivable to be treated by use of this phytomedicine. Bromelain teaches us that we should keep an open mind toward at first sight exotic therapeutic approaches. A plea for the use of the potential of natural products that are well established in medical therapy for decades or even centuries.
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Jacob, C., Burkholz, T., Kirsch, G., Slusarenko, A., Winyard, P.G. (2014). Some Personal Conclusions. In: Jacob, C., Kirsch, G., Slusarenko, A., Winyard, P., Burkholz, T. (eds) Recent Advances in Redox Active Plant and Microbial Products. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8953-0_19
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