Comparative anti-osteoporotic properties of the leaves and roots of Marantodes pumilum var. alata in postmenopausal rat model

Background: Marantodes pumilum var. alata (MPva), popularly known as Kacip Fatimah, is widely used to maintain female reproductive health, facilitate post-partum recovery and manage symptoms of menopause and osteoporosis in South-East Asia. This study aims to further evaluate the osteoprotective pot...

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Main Authors: Tijjani Rabiu Giaze, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid, Ima Nirwana Soelaiman, Norliza Muhammad, Jamia Azdina Jamal, Mh Busra Fauzi, Norazlina Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411019300185