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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
Brassica rapa Turnip; Seven-Top Turnip; Rapini 1 75, 731
Bromelia pinguin Wild Pineapple 1 3, 430
Brosimum alicastrum Breadnut; Tamamuri 1 3, 500
Bupleurum chinense Chai-Hu 1 1, 200
Byrsonima crassifolia Nance 1 9, 275
Cajanus cajan Pigeonpea 1 2, 880
Calathea macrosepala Chufle 1 910
Calendula officinalis Calendula; Pot-Marigold 1 6, 200
Camellia sinensis Tea 1 0
Canavalia ensiformis Jack Bean 1 1, 511
Canna indica Achira; Queensland Arrowroot 1 420
Cannabis sativa Marijuana; Marihuana; Indian Hemp; Hemp 1 0
Capparis spinosa Caper; Caperbush 1 8, 690
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse 1 5, 500
Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper; Green Pepper; Cherry Pepper; Sweet Pepper; Cone Pepper; Paprika 1 125, 892
Capsicum frutescens Cayenne; Chili; Tabasco; Hot Pepper; Spur Pepper; Red Chili 1 138, 000
Carica papaya Papaya 1 10, 963
Carica pentagona Babaco; Mountain papaya 1 8, 530
Carthamus tinctorius Safflower 1 100
Carya illinoensis Pecan 1 21