Antithrombotic activity of turmeric (Curcuma longa): A review

Indian Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 50, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 101-106

  Sirisidthi, Kanjana ^a   Kosai, Piya ^a   Jiraungkoorskul, Kanitta ^a   Jiraungkoorskul, Wannee ^a  

^a Mahidol University   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Antithrombotic activity; Blood thinner food; Curcuma longa; Salicylates compounds; Turmeric

Indexed keywords

EID: 84977540136     PISSN: 03678245     EISSN: 0976058X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.18805/ijare.v50i2.9586     Document Type: Article

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