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Biological Activity Antiinsomnic

List of activity chemicals.
Click on column headings to sort table by that column. *Unless otherwise noted all references are to (Duke, 1992)
Chemical Name Dosage Reference
GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC-ACID not available Duke, 1992 *
NIACIN 1 g/day Werbach, M. 1993. Healing with Food. Harper Collins, New York, 443 pp.
VITAMIN-B 1 g/day Werbach, M. 1993. Healing with Food. Harper Collins, New York, 443 pp.
VITAMIN-B3 1 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
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort 1 235
Artocarpus altilis Breadfruit 1 30
Artocarpus heterophyllus Jackfruit 1 15
Asparagus officinalis Asparagus 1 547
Astragalus membranaceus Huang-Chi; Huang Qi 1 0
Avena sativa Oats 1 119
Averrhoa bilimbi Bilimbi; Limon chino 1 104
Averrhoa carambola Carambola; Star Fruit 1 106
Bactris gasipaes Peach palm; Pejibaye 1 80
Barosma betulina Buchu 1 0
Basella alba Vinespinach 1 70
Benincasa hispida Waxgourd 1 102
Berberis vulgaris Barberry 1 162
Bertholletia excelsa Brazilnut; Brazilnut-Tree; Creamnut; Paranut 1 68
Beta vulgaris Beet; Beetroot; Sugar Beet; Garden Beet 1 400
Bixa orellana Achiote; Annatto; Annato; Lipsticktree; Lipstick Pod; Bija; Annoto; Arnato 1 152
Blighia sapida Akee; Seso Vegetal 1 344
Boehmeria nivea Ramie 1 121
Borago officinalis Borage; Beebread; Beeplant; Talewort 1 516
Brassica chinensis Chinese Cabbage; Pak-Choi; Chinese Mustard; Bok-Choy; Celery Mustard; Chinese White Cabbage; Celery Cabbage 1 749