Iron and folate are crucial nutrients required for the synthesis of hemoglobin and the production of red blood cells.
Which of the following plant boosts the production of red blood cells?
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Plant: Economic Importance (Medicinal Plants and their Pharmacological Uses)
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