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March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical and bio-medical science (Print)” Angelica Sinensis and Chinese Arborvitae have various medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.
Herbal oils like coconut, sunflower, and almond are popular in cosmetics for their skin and hair benefits with minimal side effects.
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