Health Promotion Potential of Vegetables Cultivated in Northern Thailand: A Preliminary Screening of Tannin and Flavonoid Contents, 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Astringent Activity, and Antioxidant Activities
Many of scientific evidences suggest that regular consumption of fruits and vegetables can prevent chronic diseases. In Northern Thailand, there are many vegetables that are usually consumed by local people. In this study, 17 local vegetables were selected and extracted with 95% ethanol. The extract...
Main Authors: | Naphatsorn Kumar PhD, Chaiyavat Chaiyasut PhD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587216686689 |
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