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Biological Activity Antiparotitic

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
ASCORBIC-ACID not available Davies, S., and Stewart, A. 1990. Nutritional Medicine. Avon Books, New York. 509pp.
CEPHARANTHINE 40 mg man orl Huang, K. C. 1993. The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL 388 pp.
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Barosma betulina Buchu 1 4, 900
Basella alba Vinespinach 1 14, 785
Benincasa hispida Waxgourd 1 6, 750
Berberis vulgaris Barberry 1 3, 800
Bertholletia excelsa Brazilnut; Brazilnut-Tree; Creamnut; Paranut 1 28
Beta vulgaris Beet; Beetroot; Sugar Beet; Garden Beet 1 18, 256
Bixa orellana Achiote; Annatto; Annato; Lipsticktree; Lipstick Pod; Bija; Annoto; Arnato 1 1, 040
Blighia sapida Akee; Seso Vegetal 1 8, 530
Boehmeria nivea Ramie 1 5, 615
Borago officinalis Borage; Beebread; Beeplant; Talewort 1 20, 176
Brassica chinensis Chinese Cabbage; Pak-Choi; Chinese Mustard; Bok-Choy; Celery Mustard; Chinese White Cabbage; Celery Cabbage 1 67, 991
Brassica napus var. napobrassica Rutabaga; Swede; Swedish Turnip 1 7, 245
Brassica nigra Black Mustard 1 4, 013
Brassica oleracea Kohlrabi 1 6, 890
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis l. Cauliflower 1 19, 660
Brassica oleracea var. capitata l. Cabbage; Red Cabbage; White Cabbage 1 20, 322
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Brussels-Sprouts; Brussel-Sprout 1 12, 138
Brassica oleracea var. italica Broccoli; Heading Broccoli; Sprouting Broccoli; Cape Broccoli; Purple Cauliflower; Asparagus Broccoli; Winter Broccoli; Calabrese 1 82, 880
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica l. Kale; Curly Kale; Kitchen Kale; Scotch Kale 1 30, 880
Brassica oleracea var. viridis l. Collards; Cow Cabbage; Tall Kale; Tree Kale; Spring-Heading Cabbage 1 19, 095