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January 2019 in “International journal of bioorganic chemistry” Using medicinal plants traditionally helps in their preservation in Charmang Village, Pakistan.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Traditional Chinese medicinal foods may help manage long-term post-COVID symptoms.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Angelica sinensis and Tetrapanax papyrifer are common in Taiwanese TCM for lactation, with potential anticancer benefits.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
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