Santolina chamaecyparissus L.: A Brief Overview of Its Medicinal Properties

Abstract

: Santolina chamaecyparissus , commonly known as cotton lavender, is a plant with recognized medicinal properties that has been traditionally used for several conditions, including providing relief in premenstrual syndrome and the treatment of infections and digestive disorders. Its extracts have been found to have a range of therapeutic effects and can be used in modern medicine due to their analgesic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant and antispasmodic properties, or as central nervous system depressants. This work provides the readers with a review of the current research on Santolina chamaecyparissus , emphasizing its potential as a novel therapeutic approach in modern medicine, making it a functional food and nutraceutical.