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Genotoxicity and Organ Toxicity Assessment of Wistar Rats Treated with Croton joufra; a Traditionally Used Anthelmintic Medicinal Plant

Aug 2026 · Biology Bulletin · Vol 53 · 1 citation · 17 references

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The study reveals that C. joufra is capable of causing mild toxicity in its long-term use which could be attributed to the bioactive compounds present in it.

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