Korean J Pain.  2012 Jul;25(3):202-203. 10.3344/kjp.2012.25.3.202.

Curcumin and Its Emerging Role in Pain Modulation and Pain Management

• Kapoor S

• KMID: 2278159
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2012.25.3.202

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Curcumin
Pain Management
Curcumin

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