Pharmacology, phytochemistry and traditional uses of Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc: A recent update for future prospects

Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 551-556

  Seth, Richa ^a   Zafar Haider, S ^b   Mohan, Manindra ^a  

^a DAV (PG) College   (India)

^b Centre for Aromatic Plants CAP   (India)

Author keywords

Cordycepin; Cordyceps sinensis; Pharmacology; Traditional uses

Indexed keywords

EID: 84904328832     PISSN: 09725938     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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