A protective effect of Curcuma comosa Roxb. on bone loss in estrogen deficient mice

• Main Authors: Jittima Weerachayaphorn, Aporn Chuncharunee, Chitrawina Mahagita, Buarong Lewchalermwongse, Apichart Suksamrarn, Pawinee Piyachaturawat
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/12804

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Curcuma comosa Roxb. or Wan chak motluk is an indigenous medicinal herb and has traditionally been used among postmenopausal women for relief of unpleasant menopausal symptoms. Aim of the study: Estrogen deficiency is a causative factor in the development of osteoporo...