Biophytum sensitivum : Ancient medicine, modern targets
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2231-4040
DOI: 10.4103/2231-4040.97279