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Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2007, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (3): 348-351.doi: 10.3736/jcim20070324

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Chemical components of Centella asiatica and their bioactivities

Cheng-jian Zheng, Lu-ping Qin   

  1. Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaAbstract
  • Online:2007-05-31 Published:2007-05-15
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