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January 2012 in “IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology” High doses of Tridax procumbens extract can be toxic, affecting liver and kidneys.
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April 2021 in “Biology” Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
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April 2023 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” Silver nanoparticles made from jackfruit leaf extract are effective against bacteria and fungi.
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