Flower Bracts of Temulawak (Curcuma Xanthorrhiza) for Skin Care: Anti-acne and Whitening Agents
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عنوان ژورنال: Procedia Chemistry
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1876-6196
DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2015.03.031