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Biological Activity Cold-preventive

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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
Perilla frutescens Perilla 1 3, 486
Persea americana Avocado 1 994
Persea schiedeana Palta De Monte; Wild Avocado; Wild Pear 1 2, 094
Petasites japonicus Butterbur 1 5, 725
Petroselinum crispum Parsley 1 8, 915
Phaseolus acutifolius Tepary Bean 1 0
Phaseolus coccineus Scarlet Runner Bean 1 293
Phaseolus lunatus Butter Bean; Lima Bean 1 2, 292
Phaseolus vulgaris Black Bean; Green Bean; Haricot Bean; Garden Bean; String Bean; Dwarf Bean; Field Bean; Flageolet Bean; French Bean; Kidney Bean; Navy Bean; Pop Bean; Popping Bean; Snap Bean; Wax Bean; Haricot Vert; Haricot 1 256, 020
Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm 1 750
Phragmites australis Common Reed; Ditch Reed; Giant Reed; Reed Grass 1 36, 400
Phyllanthus acidus Indian Gooseberry; Otaheite Gooseberry 1 2, 558
Phyllanthus emblica Emblic; Myrobalan 1 85, 806
Physalis alkekingi Bladderherb; Lantern 1 8, 000
Physalis ixocarpa Tomatillo 1 460
Physalis peruviana Cape Gooseberry; Ground Cherry 1 5, 730
Phytolacca americana Pokeweed 1 16, 184
Pimenta dioica Allspice; Jamaica-Pepper; Pimenta; Clover-Pepper; Pimento 1 12, 465
Pimpinella anisum Anise; Sweet Cumin 1 36
Pinus cembroides Mexican Pinyon 1 10