Phytochemical, pre-clinical safety and efficacy evaluation of two Portuguese Asphodelus leaf extracts

Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae (Ab), an endemic species with relevant interest due to conservation concerns and Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus (Am), are commonly known by the Portuguese name “abrótea” and their leaf (AbL, AmL), has been traditionally used for the treatment of ulcers, urinary and inflammatory disorders.