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Terpenoids for medicine

@inproceedings{Fischedick2013TerpenoidsFM,
  title={Terpenoids for medicine},
  author={Justin T. Fischedick},
  year={2013}
}
This thesis is concerns research on monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, and diterpenoids with medicinal properties. Terpenoids from commond herbs as well as Cannabis sativa, Inula britannica, Tanacetum parthenium, and Salvia officinalis were investigated 
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Salvia Extract Can Decrease DNA Damage Induced by Zeocin

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