Potential bio-functional properties of L. leaf: chemical composition, antiviral activity on herpes simplex virus type-1, antiproliferative effects on human lung and colon cancer cells and oxidative protection.

This study examined the antioxidant, anticancer and antiviral properties of the methanolic extracts from bigarade ( L.) leaves at two development stages. Ferulic acid, naringin and naringenin were the principal phenolic components of young and old leaves.