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Research: KAPOOR and COLLEAGUES,
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Abstract
KAPOOR and COLLEAGUES, GHG Khalsa College of Pharmacy, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana 141104, India. vkkuips@yahoo.com review [90 references] the role of herbal drugs, herbal products and phytochemicals in the control of ageing.
Background
The significance of herbals and herbal products is gaining worldwide recognition.
Methodology
The concept of complementary or alternative medicine is becoming much more widely accepted, and there is an increasing belief in the efficacy of herbal remedies.
Results
Recently, the role of herbal drugs, herbal products and certain phytochemicals in the control of ageing has been documented using modern scientific approaches.
Conclusion
This review pulls together such studies and critiques the efficacy and value of herbal medicines in the control of the ageing process. [References: 90]
References
Kapoor VK, Dureja J and Chadha R. Herbals in the control of ageing. [Review] [90 refs]. Drug Discovery Today. 14(19-20):992-8. Oct 2009.