Evaluation of Dose-Dependent Hepatoprotective Effects of a Novel Polyherbal Extract in Wistar Rats
Published in IJPHDT, Vol-2, Issue-5, May-2025 (Vol. 2, Issue 5, 2025)
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Deleshwar Kumar
KIPS, Shrishankaracharya Professional University, (C.G). India
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, D. (2025). Evaluation of Dose-Dependent Hepatoprotective Effects of a Novel Polyherbal Extract in Wistar Rats. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Drug Technology, 2(5), xx-xx. https://ijphdt.scholarjms.com/articles/36
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