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Gerald Blunden
Researcher at University of Portsmouth
Publications - 167
Citations - 7506
Gerald Blunden is an academic researcher from University of Portsmouth. The author has contributed to research in topics: Sapogenin & Betaine. The author has an hindex of 35, co-authored 162 publications receiving 6682 citations.
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Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): a review of recent research.
TL;DR: Ginger is a strong anti-oxidant substance and may either mitigate or prevent generation of free radicals, and is considered a safe herbal medicine with only few and insignificant adverse/side effects.
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Pharmacological and toxicological properties of Nigella sativa
Badreldin H. Ali,Gerald Blunden +1 more
TL;DR: The main reports of the pharmacological and toxicological properties of N. sativa and its constituents are reviewed, which include asthma, diarrhoea and dyslipidaemia.
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Phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological aspects of Hibiscus sabdariffa L.: a review
TL;DR: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (English: roselle, red sorrel; Arabic: karkade), the calyces of which are used in many parts of the world to make cold and hot drinks, contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
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Biological effects of gum arabic: a review of some recent research.
TL;DR: GA has proabsorptive properties and can be used in diarrhoea, and has some antimicrobial activity, suggesting a possible use in dentistry, but more studies are needed before its pharmacological properties can be utilized in therapy.
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Seaweed resources in Europe: uses and potential
Michael D. Guiry,Gerald Blunden +1 more
TL;DR: A geographical and taxonomic guide to European seaweeds of economic importance, M.M.Indergaard molecular structure and physical behaviour of seaweed colloids as compared to microbial polysaccharides, O.Smidsrod and B.Blunden.