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Biological Activity Antiprogestational

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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
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis l. Cauliflower 1 1, 200
Brassica oleracea var. capitata l. Cabbage; Red Cabbage; White Cabbage 1 2, 100
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Brussels-Sprouts; Brussel-Sprout 1 3, 400
Brassica oleracea var. italica Broccoli; Heading Broccoli; Sprouting Broccoli; Cape Broccoli; Purple Cauliflower; Asparagus Broccoli; Winter Broccoli; Calabrese 1 0
Brassica rapa Turnip; Seven-Top Turnip; Rapini 1 4, 200
Caesalpinia pulcherrima Bird Of Paradise 1 0
Cajanus cajan Pigeonpea 1 0
Calendula officinalis Calendula; Pot-Marigold 1 0
Calotropis sp. Giant Milkweed 1 0
Camellia sinensis Tea 1 2, 230
Capparis spinosa Caper; Caperbush 1 0
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse 1 0
Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper; Green Pepper; Cherry Pepper; Sweet Pepper; Cone Pepper; Paprika 1 7, 140
Capsicum frutescens Cayenne; Chili; Tabasco; Hot Pepper; Spur Pepper; Red Chili 1 420
Carica papaya Papaya 1 0
Carum carvi Caraway; Carum; Kummel (Ger.); Comino (Sp.); Comino de prado (Sp.) 1 2, 100
Casimiroa edulis Matasano; White sapote 1 0
Catalpa longissima Spanish oak 1 0
Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle; Rosy Periwinkle 1 0
Caulophyllum thalictroides Blue Cohosh 1 0