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Review on labisia pumila (kacip fatimah): bioactive phytochemicals and skin collagen synthesis promoting herb

Chua, L. S. and Lee, S. Y. and Abdullah, N. and Sarmidi, M. R. (2012) Review on labisia pumila (kacip fatimah): bioactive phytochemicals and skin collagen synthesis promoting herb. Fitoterapia, 83 (8). pp. 1322-1335. ISSN 0367-326X

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Abstract

Labisia pumila is a traditional herb widely used as post-partum medication for centuries. Recently, extensive researches have been carried out on the phytochemical identification, biological and toxicological studies for the herb. Phytochemicals found in the herbal extract showed high antioxidant properties, which were essential for various pharmacological activities. The significant findings are anti-estrogenic deficiency and -immunodeficiency diseases. Another finding that has considerable impact on natural product research is the contribution of L. pumila in promoting skin collagen synthesis. The performance of the herb as anti-aging agent due to natural aging process and accelerated by UV radiation was reviewed critically.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:labisia pumila, UV radiation, herbal extract
Subjects:Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:Science
ID Code:47474
Deposited By: Narimah Nawil
Deposited On:22 Jun 2015 05:56
Last Modified:29 Feb 2020 13:18

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