Chemical components and pharmacological benefits of Basil (Ocimum basilicum): a review
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Food Properties
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1094-2912,1532-2386
DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1828456