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Comparison of flavonoid profile and respiratory smooth muscle relaxant effects of Artemisia afra versus Leonotis leonurus

@inproceedings{Tikiso2015ComparisonOF,
  title={Comparison of flavonoid profile and respiratory smooth muscle relaxant effects of Artemisia afra versus Leonotis leonurus},
  author={Tjokosela Tikiso},
  year={2015}
}
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Preparation, characterisation and evaluation of Artemisia afraphytosomes with modified release properties

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