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[The antipyretic, hypothermal and sedative activities of mieyanling]

S Y Pan, H Y Zhang

    Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi = Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi = China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
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