Pinus sylvestris L. and other conifers as natural sources of ascorbic acid

Context: There is a widespread opinion that needles of conifers are a good source of ascorbic acid and may help to cure and prevent scurvy. Aims: To determine the content of ascorbic acid in needles and shoots of Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Juniperus communis and several other conifers. Met...

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Main Authors: Ain Raal, Katrin Nisuma, Andres Meos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academic Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Antofagasta (ASOCIFA) 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research
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Online Access:http://jppres.com/jppres/pdf/vol6/jppres17.287_6.2.89.pdf