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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation of Selected Medicinal Plants in Ethiopia

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Pages 51-62 | Received 11 Aug 2022, Accepted 24 Jan 2023, Published online: 08 Feb 2023

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