African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Full Length Research Paper

Safety and efficacy of a Labisia pumila var alata water extract on sexual well being and lipid profile of pre- and postmenopausal women: A randomized double-blind pilot study

Annie George
  • Annie George
  • Biotropics Malaysia Berhad, Lot 21, Jalan U1/19, Section U1, Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Dale Wilson
  • Dale Wilson
  • KGK Synergize Inc., Suite 1440, One London Place, 255 Queens Avenue, London, ON, Canada N6A5R8.
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Azreena Abas
  • Azreena Abas
  • Biotropics Malaysia Berhad, Lot 21, Jalan U1/19, Section U1, Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Malkanthi Evans
  • Malkanthi Evans
  • KGK Synergize Inc., Suite 1440, One London Place, 255 Queens Avenue, London, ON, Canada N6A5R8.
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  •  Received: 08 November 2013
  •  Accepted: 24 January 2014
  •  Published: 05 February 2014

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