ETHNOBOTANICAL, PHYTOCHEMICAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AFSANTEEN (ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM L.) AND ITS THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION IN UNANI MEDICINE: AN UPDATED REVIEW
Abstract : The plant Artemisia absinthium L., also referred to as Afsanteen in Unani medicine, is part of Asteraceae family and is widely used to treat a range of serious illnesses. The bioactive compounds present in A. absinthium are frequently utilized to manage several medical conditions, including cancer, malaria, gastrointestinal, liver, and kidney issues.
Cite : Maseehullah, M. (2023). Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, Pharmacological, and Toxicological Aspects of Afsanteen (Artemisia Absinthium L.) and its Therapeutic Application in Unani Medicine: An Updated Review (1st ed., pp. 150-161). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9789388996983.nsp2023.eb.ch-20
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