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Research Article

Evaluation of the aqueous extract of Rotula aquatica roots in acute and chronic inflammatory conditions in rats

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Pages 491-495 | Received 21 Feb 2008, Accepted 06 Apr 2008, Published online: 01 Jun 2009

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