Objective
The number of plants used by the cosmetic and botanical industry is not included to the number. It takes many years to recognize a plant and use it in treatment and it is very difficult to protect it. Therefore, it is of great importance to recognize and develop the plants used in phytotherapy in the past. Paeonia L. (Paeoniaceae), known as "peony", is a perennial (geofit) plant with showy and attractive flowers and tubers under the ground. Paeoniaceae family is located in the rich flora of our country and has been used for their many medicinal effects. In this review article, peony species and their use in phytotherapy in Turkey and World were discussed with the studies on the subject.
Conclusions
With the increasing interest in phytotherapy in Turkey and in the world, the economic market
value is also growing. It is thought that by determining the species present in the rich flora and
investigating the possibilities of use in phytotherapy, we can bring beneficial returns to our country
in terms of health and economy. With this review, it is aimed to draw attention to the peony plant,
which has an important commercial ornamental potential and various species are used in
phytotherapy. The plant is likely to be one of the important plants of the future.
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