Effect of the Volatile Oil of Nigella sativa Seeds and Its Components on Body Temperature of Mice: Elucidation of the Mechanisms of Action |
Ashour, M.M.
(Central Laboratory for Drug and Food Analysis, Ministry of Health)
Tahir, K.E.H.El. (King Saud University, College of Pharmacy) Morsi, M.G. (Central Laboratory for Drug and Food Analysis, Ministry of Health) Aba-Alkhail, N.A. (Central Laboratory for Drug and Food Analysis, Ministry of Health) |
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