Acute and subacute toxicity studies of the ethyl acetate soluble proanthocyanidins of immature inflorescence of Cocos nucifera L. in Wistar rats
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2019-05
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Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Abstract
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera L. is a member of the monocotyledonous family, Arecaceae and mainly grows in tropical coastal areas. Ayurvedic and traditional medical practitioners of Sri Lanka use the decoction of the immature inflorescence of Cocos nucifera L. (IC) variety aurantiaca for the treatment of menorrhagia
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Technical Sessions : A - 05
Page 14-15
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Cocos nucifera L., progestogenic effect, acute toxicity, subacute toxicity