摘要 : Genus Cistus L. (Cistaceae) occurs mainly in the Mediterranean region. Many plants of this genus have been used in different folk medicines since ancient times, mainly against peptic ailments and skin disorders, such as burns, wou... 展开 Genus Cistus L. (Cistaceae) occurs mainly in the Mediterranean region. Many plants of this genus have been used in different folk medicines since ancient times, mainly against peptic ailments and skin disorders, such as burns, wounds, and infections. Over the last years, Cistus species have attracted great interest due to the variety of their bioactive compounds and pharmacological activities. Comprehensive research of previously published literature was performed for the collection of the available data on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties of the genus Cistus since 2014, using electronic databases with several key search words. A total of 66 published scientific studies was examined. Over the last years, 111 secondary metabolites have been described in Cistus taxa. In vitro and in vivo studies, as well as a clinical study are included, highlighting the interesting pharmacological aspects of these plants. This review summarizes and discusses the current knowledge of the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and biological activities of Cistus plants, revealing the uncharted scientific territory and may provide critical information for future perspectives on these plants. [GRAPHICS] . 收起