<i>Malaxis muscifera</i>, a potent, Rarely appreciated Ashtavarga Herb: Characteristics, Scope and Medicinal Market

Dheerani A.; Divya M.; Daiay S. S.; Priya P.

doi:10.36808/if/2026/v152i2/171004

Malaxis muscifera, a potent, Rarely appreciated Ashtavarga Herb: Characteristics, Scope and Medicinal Market

Authors

Dheerani A. School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Divya M. School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Daiay S. S. School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Priya P. Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST), Mohali, Punjab

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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2026/v152i2/171004

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