Adaptogenic activity of Withania somnifera: an experimental study using a rat model of chronic stress.

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• Publication year

  2003

• Venue

  Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior

• Publication date

  2003-06-01

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1016/S0091-3057(03)00110-2PMID 12895672
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