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Medicinal plants of Malaysia
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An overview of the various medicinal plants of Malaysia, including Andrographis paniculata, Aquilaria malaccenis, and Cassia alata is offered, which act as strong therapeutic agents for several human diseases.Abstract:
This article presents information about agricultural news and studies. Pharmacologists know the medicinal properties of the tropical species of Malaysia. Areca catechu is known as a common masticatory drug. An overview of the various medicinal plants, including Andrographis paniculata, Aquilaria malaccenis, and Cassia alata is offered. Malaysian medicinal plants act as strong therapeutic agents for several human diseases.read more
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Extraction, characterization and evaluation of Kaempferia galanga L. (Zingiberaceae) rhizome extracts against acute and chronic inflammation in rats.
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Kaemgalangol A: Unusual seco-isopimarane diterpenoid from aromatic ginger Kaempferia galanga.
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