“…It has been demonstrated that the genus Salvia L., known as adaçayı in Turkey, has many traditional uses, both internally and externally, among which are the digestive system (as an appetizer, gas reliever, and stomach smoother), the respiratory system (as a cough suppressant, and bronchitis and asthma reliever), and the immune system (as a protective agent against infections and colds, an antiseptic agent, and a wound-healer) (Cengiz et al, 2016;Cadirci et al, 2012). Previous studies have reported that besides having antioxidant (Ucuncu et al, 2004;Yoruk et al, 2009), anti-tumor, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral activities, SV is used in treating hemorrhoids (Gür et al, 2021;Tepe, 2008;Furtado et al, 2010). The present study aims to investigate possible cytoprotective effects of Salvia virgata on peripheral blood and bone marrow nucleated cells in order to eliminate the dose-limiting side effects of CP, a powerful antitumor agent, thus enabling this drug to be safely used in higher doses.…”