Abstract:Plants are rich in secondary metabolites reputed for their pharmacological properties. With demands for bioactive compounds of natural origin, the attention is on commercializing the use of plants for pharmaceutical benefits. Our focus in on defining the biological activities of plants reputed in folk medicine to treat illnesses. We have been focusing on studying Artemisia monosperma to evaluate its potential usage for therapeutic uses. A. monosperma is a desert plant commonly known as an antispasmodic herb. W… Show more
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