African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2288

Full Length Research Paper

Formulation of a herbal extract for anemia treatment and its effect on physical work and intelligence capacity in adolescent girls with iron deficiency in India

Resmi, S.
  • Resmi, S.
  • Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Fathima L.
  • Fathima L.
  • Columbia College of Nursing, Bengaluru, India.
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Vijayaraghavan R.
  • Vijayaraghavan R.
  • Research Director, Saveetha University, Chennai India
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  •  Received: 01 April 2017
  •  Accepted: 02 May 2017
  •  Published: 29 June 2017

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