Bhut Jholokia Demystified: Insights into the World’s Hottest Chili
Published in IJPHDT, Vol-2, Issue-10, Oct-2025 (Vol. 2, Issue 10, 2025)
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Isha Kasar
Kamla Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shri Shankaracharya Professional University, Junwani, Bhilai, C.G., 490020
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Kamla Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bhilai, SSPU, Chhattisharh, india
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Kamla Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bhilai, SSPU, Chhattisharh, india
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, I. & Arpan Kumar Tripathi & , S. (2025). Bhut Jholokia Demystified: Insights into the World’s Hottest Chili. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Drug Technology, 2(10), xx-xx. https://ijphdt.scholarjms.com/articles/80
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