Infusions of gamma irradiated Aloysia citrodora L. and Mentha x piperita L.: Effects on phenolic composition, cytotoxicity, antibacterial and virucidal activities
Peppermint irradiation caused an increase on phenolic compounds concentration. Irradiation did not cause significant changes in the antibacterial activity of the plants. Peppermint (10xA0;kGy) showed the highest cytotoxicity in different tumour cell lines. Irradiation seems to cause different effects in virucidal effects.