A medicinal potency of Capparis decidua - A harsh terrain plant

Research Journal of Phytochemistry

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 1-13

  Joseph, Baby ^a   Jini, D ^a  

^a MALANKARA CATHOLIC COLLEGE   (India)

Author keywords

Alkaloids; Capparis decidua; Pharmacology; Phytochemical; Traditional system of medicine

Indexed keywords

CAPPARACEAE; CAPPARIS; CAPPARIS DECIDUA; CERTHIIDAE;

EID: 79952056858     PISSN: 18193471     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/rjphyto.2011.1.13     Document Type: Article

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