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Biological Activity Cold-preventive

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
ASCORBIC-ACID 1-2 g/day Davies, S., and Stewart, A. 1990. Nutritional Medicine. Avon Books, New York. 509pp.
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Gymnema sylvestre Gymnema; Miracle Fruit 1 1, 600
Harpagophytum procumbens Devil's Claw; Grapple Plant 1 0
Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke 1 306
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Chinese hibiscus; Shoe-flower 1 810
Hibiscus sabdariffa Roselle; Indian Sorrel; Jamaica Sorrel; Kharkadi; Red Sorrel; Sorrel; Malventee (Ger.); Rosella (Ger.); Acedera de Guinea (Sp.); Rosa de Jamaica (Sp.); Sereni (Sp.) 1 43, 450
Hippophae rhamnoides Sallow Thorn; Sea Buckthorn; Yellow Spine 1 52, 200
Hordeum vulgare Barley; Barleygrass 1 6, 600
Humulus lupulus Hops 1 3, 564
Hydrangea arborescens Smooth Hydrangea; Hydrangea 1 0
Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal 1 681
Hylocereus guatemalensis Guatemala Cereus; Nopalito De Guatemala 1 1, 030
Hylocereus undatus Night-Blooming Cereus; Nopalito De Noche; Strawberry Pear; Belle-of-the-Night; Queen-of-the-Night 1 2, 575
Hypericum perforatum Common St. Johnswort; Hypericum; Klamath Weed; St. John's-wort; Goatweed 1 8, 557.5
Inga edulis Guaba; Icecream Bean 1 710
Inula helenium Elecampane 1 20
Ipomoea aquatica Swamp Cabbage; Water Spinach 1 14, 600
Ipomoea batatas Sweet Potato 1 5, 420
Iris x germanica Orris 1 9, 930
Juglans nigra Black Walnut 1 0
Juglans regia English Walnut 1 28, 052