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Review Article

A comprehensive review on phytochemistry, pharmacology, and flavonoid biosynthesis of Scutellaria baicalensis

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Pages 465-484 | Received 18 Apr 2018, Accepted 20 Jun 2018, Published online: 05 Dec 2018

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