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Sideritis (also known as ironwort, mountain tea and shepherd’s tea) is a genus of flowering plants known for their traditional use as aromatic herbal tea. Sideritis syriaca L., has been listed by European Medicine Agency (EMA) as a traditional medicine for the relief of mild gastrointestinal discomfort and against the common cold. Many, many studies underlie the important pharmacological activities of the genus such as the antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, antivirus, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antispasmodic, analgesic, neuroprotective activity, as well as its great effectiveness against diseases related to the central nervous and to the urinary system.
