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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
Rollinia mucosa Biriba; Lancewood 1 2, 900
Rosa canina Rose; Dogbrier; Dog Rose 1 61, 200
Rosa gallica French Rose 1 8, 470
Rosa multiflora Multiflora Rose 1 2, 000
Rosa rubiginosa Rosa Mosqueta 1 12, 500
Rosa spp Rose Hips 1 12, 500
Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary 1 1, 348
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry 1 0
Rubus idaeus Red Raspberry; Raspberry 1 11, 680
Rumex acetosa Garden Sorrel 1 12, 400
Rumex acetosella Sheep Sorrel 1 12, 000
Rumex crispus Curly Dock; Lengua De Vaca; Yellow Dock; Sour Dock 1 32, 432
Ruscus aculeatus Butcher's Broom; Box-Holly 1 512
Ruta graveolens Rue 1 4, 790
Salix alba White Willow 1 68
Salvia officinalis Sage 1 350
Sambucus canadensis American Elder; Elderberry; American Elderberry; Sweet Elder 1 7, 128
Sambucus nigra European Alder; European Elder; European Elderberry; Elder; Black Elder 1 62, 575
Schisandra chinensis Chinese Magnolia Vine; Schizandra; Wu Wei Zu; Wu Wei Zi; Magnolia Vine; Five-Flavor-Fruit 1 6, 132
Sclerocarya caffra Marula 1 8, 190