Chemistry, antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt)
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An experimental study of sexual function improving effect of Myristica fragrans Houtt. (nutmeg)
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1687-157X
DOI: 10.1016/j.jgeb.2012.12.001