Exploring In Vitro the Combination of × L. and Mill. Extracts as Food Supplement Ingredients against Infection.

spp. have been traditionally used for inflammatory and infectious disorders, including gastrointestinal ailments, in the Mediterranean area. Among them, × L.

Ellagitannins from Mill. Leaf Extracts Impair Viability and Infection-Induced Inflammation in Human Gastric Epithelial Cells.

() is an etiologic factor of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. Virulent strains of are correlated with the severity of gastritis, due to NF-κB activation and IL-8 expression at the epithelial level. Ellagitannins have been documented for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities, thus suggesting their potential use in gastritis.