| Abstract [eng] |
Plants have played very important life throughout human history. Since ancient times, humans use plants for various reasons, not only to feed themselves. However, at these times, the possible harm a plant can cause were not well known due to the fact that science was not developed enough. Lots of people have lost their life because of toxicity caused by plants. Humanity learnt which plants they can eat and which they cannot eat firstly. Later on, humans discovered they can use some plants for their wounds and illnesses as treatment. Today, methods regarding to toxicity are well developed compared to early days, however there are still unknowns present regarding to plants and their toxicity. The aim of this research to observe if Geranium macrorrhizum root and leaf extracts are suitable to be used in human diets as per their cytotoxic and genotoxic properties. |
