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Research Article
Mohammad Mahboob Alam, Ahmed Jaman Al-Fahad, Syed Nazreen
pp. 81-86 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2018.7.9 · 2018
Asphodelus fistulosus (Asphodelaceae) has been traditionally used in the treatment of fungal and dermatomucosal infections. The present study aims to evaluate the antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiprotozoal activities o…
Gina Batoy Barbosa, Nonita Picardal Peteros
pp. 87-92 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2018.7.10 · 2018
Introduction: Gingers, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, are popularly known for their beneficial uses in medicine and culinary applications. Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the DPPH radical scavenging act…
Prachi Sinkar, Krishnakumar Sivapandi, Kallathikumar Kallathiyan, Sandhya Iyer
pp. 93-97 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2018.7.11 · 2018
Aim: Vitamin D deficiency is a clinical condition prevalent worldwide, and frequency studies estimate the same to be around 40% to 90%. Though diet and lifestyle have a major contribution towards blood levels of vitamin …
Gina Batoy Barbosa, Enjelyn Gomez, Ellen D. Inutan
pp. 98-104 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2018.7.12 · 2018
Introduction: Zingiberaceae rhizomes are commonly investigated due to their applications in food and traditional medicine use. However, less scientific attention was given to their leaves. Aim: This study primarily aimed…
Aileen May Gabule Ang, Cherry Mae Delos Reyes Nalda, Sandra Espinosa Sabejon
pp. 105-111 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2018.7.13 · 2018
Introduction: Substances derived from plants have recently received renewed interest due to their versatile applications. Parts of Durio zibethinus L. have been used traditionally as a remedy for many diseases. To date, …