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Biological Activity Antiarthritic

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
URSOLIC-ACID not available Planta Medica, 57: A56, 1991.
WITHAFERIN-A not available ANON. 1948-1976. The Wealth of India raw materials. Publications and Information Directorate, CSIR, New Delhi. 11 volumes.
ZINC 50 mg/3x/day/orl/man Duke, 1992 *
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Buxus sempervirens Boxwood 1 0
Byrsonima crassifolia Nance 3 11, 197.799999952316
Caesalpinia pulcherrima Bird Of Paradise 1 0
Cajanus cajan Pigeonpea 8 39, 909.59999990463
Calamintha nepeta Turkish Calamint 1 14
Calathea macrosepala Chufle 3 3, 510
Calea zacatechichi Bitter Grass; Dog's Grass; Mexican Calea 1 0
Calendula officinalis Calendula; Pot-Marigold 6 422, 000.68000000715
Calotropis sp. Giant Milkweed 1 117, 000
Camellia sinensis Tea 13 16, 870
Camptotheca acuminata Happy Tree 1 0
Cananga odorata Cananga; Ylang-Ylang 1 0
Canarium indicum Java-Olive; Manila Elemi 1 272, 420
Canavalia ensiformis Jack Bean 7 12, 095.400000050664
Canna indica Achira; Queensland Arrowroot 3 3, 020.600000023842
Cannabis sativa Marijuana; Marihuana; Indian Hemp; Hemp 6 1, 007, 956.2399999946
Capparis spinosa Caper; Caperbush 4 391, 120
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse 4 23, 149
Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper; Green Pepper; Cherry Pepper; Sweet Pepper; Cone Pepper; Paprika 14 346, 440.6119987131
Capsicum frutescens Cayenne; Chili; Tabasco; Hot Pepper; Spur Pepper; Red Chili 11 212, 622