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Biological Activity Antihyperkinetic

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List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
CALCIUM not available Davies, S., and Stewart, A. 1990. Nutritional Medicine. Avon Books, New York. 509pp.
MAGNESIUM not available Davies, S., and Stewart, A. 1990. Nutritional Medicine. Avon Books, New York. 509pp.
PYRIDOXINE 1.5-2 g/day Werbach, M. 1993. Healing with Food. Harper Collins, New York, 443 pp.
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Humulus lupulus Hops 2 17, 202
Hydrangea arborescens Smooth Hydrangea; Hydrangea 2 16, 160
Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal 2 5, 910
Hylocereus guatemalensis Guatemala Cereus; Nopalito De Guatemala 1 1, 000
Hylocereus undatus Night-Blooming Cereus; Nopalito De Noche; Strawberry Pear; Belle-of-the-Night; Queen-of-the-Night 1 3, 200
Hyoscyamus niger Henbane 2 12, 670
Ilex paraguariensis Mate; Paraguay Tea; South American Holly 1 0
Inga edulis Guaba; Icecream Bean 1 10, 460
Inga feuillei Ice Cream Bean; Pacay 1 1, 750
Inula helenium Elecampane 2 17, 500
Ipomoea aquatica Swamp Cabbage; Water Spinach 2 32, 950
Ipomoea batatas Sweet Potato 2 21, 530
Isatis tinctoria Dyer's Woad 2 20, 710
Juglans cinerea Butternut 2 3, 400
Juglans nigra Black Walnut 2 12, 973
Juglans regia English Walnut 2 3, 045
Juncus effusus Rush 2 2, 360
Juniperus communis Common Juniper; Juniper 2 17, 040
Juniperus virginiana Red Cedar 2 40, 480
Jussiaea repens Jussiaeae Herba; Pond Dragon 2 35, 980