Antioxidative constitution of Mukia maderaspatana (Linn.) M. Roem. leaves

Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources

Volumn 2, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 34-43

  Petrus, A J A ^a   Bhuvaneshwari, N ^a   Alain, J A L ^b  

^a Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies   (India)

^b Shasun Research Center   (India)

Author keywords

Antioxidant; Cucurbitaceae; Dietary source; Leafy vegetable; Mukia maderaspatana; Phytochemicals; Saponarin

Indexed keywords

CUCUMIS SATIVUS; CUCURBITACEAE;

EID: 79955502210     PISSN: 09760504     EISSN: 09760512     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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