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Biological Activity Antiprogestational

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
BETA-SITOSTEROL not available Malini, T. and Vanithakumari, G. 1989. Rat Toxicity Studies With B-Sitosterol. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 28: 221-234, 1990.
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Melilotus indica Small-Flowered Melilot 1 0
Melissa officinalis Balm; Lemonbalm; Melissa; Bee Balm 1 0
Mentha spicata Spearmint; Hortela da Folha Miuda 1 0
Mirabilis jalapa Four-o-clock 1 0
Mitchella repens Partridge-berry; Squawvine 1 0
Momordica charantia Bitter Melon; Sorosi 1 0
Monarda citriodora Lemon Mint 1 0
Monarda didyma Beebalm; Oswego Tea 1 0
Morinda citrifolia Indian Mulberry; Noni 1 909
Moringa oleifera Ben Nut; Drumstick Tree; Horseradish Tree; Benzolive Tree; Moringa; West Indian Ben; Jacinto (Sp.) 1 0
Morus alba Sang-Pai-Pi; White Mulberry 1 4, 000
Mucuna pruriens Cowage; Velvetbean 1 0
Musa x paradisiaca Banana; Plantain 1 0
Myristica fragrans Mace; Nutmeg; Muskatnussbaum (Ger.); nogal moscado (Sp.); nuez moscada (Sp.) 1 5, 100
Nardostachys jatamansi Indian Nard; Spikenard 1 0
Nepeta cataria Catnip 1 900
Nerium oleander Oleander 1 0
Nicotiana tabacum Tobacco 1 0
Nigella sativa Black Cumin; Roman Coriander; Fennel-Flower; Nutmeg-Flower; Black Caraway 1 16, 090
Ocimum basilicum Basil; Sweet Basil; Cuban Basil 1 14, 298