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The use of medicinal herbs in gynecological and pregnancy-related disorders by Jordanian women: a review of folkloric practice vs. evidence-based pharmacology

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Pages 1901-1918 | Received 12 Aug 2015, Accepted 25 Oct 2015, Published online: 25 Feb 2016

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