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Biological Activity Hyperglycemic

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
SAIKOSAPONIN-A not available Duke, 1992 *
SAIKOSAPONIN-D not available Duke, 1992 *
SALICYLATES not available Newall, C. A., Anderson, L. A. and Phillipson, J. D. 1996. Herbal Medicine - A Guide for Health-care Professionals. The Pharmaceutical Press, London. 296pp.
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Avena sativa Oats 2 0
Bacopa monnieri Brahmi; Water Hyssop 2 0
Balanites aegyptiacus Desert Date; Soapberry Tree; dattier du desert (Fr.); dattier sauvage (Fr.); heglik (Fr.); Zachunbaum (Ger.); betu (India); hingotia (India); lalo (India); zachun (India); mirobalano de Egipto (Sp.) 1 0
Berberis vulgaris Barberry 1 0
Bertholletia excelsa Brazilnut; Brazilnut-Tree; Creamnut; Paranut 1 20
Beta vulgaris Beet; Beetroot; Sugar Beet; Garden Beet 2 60
Betula lenta Cherry Birch 1 6, 000
Borago officinalis Borage; Beebread; Beeplant; Talewort 1 0
Boswellia serrata Salaki; Salai Guggal; Kundur Luban; Salai; Indian Olibanum-Tree; Indian Frankincense 1 0
Brassica napus var. napobrassica Rutabaga; Swede; Swedish Turnip 1 0
Brassica oleracea var. capitata l. Cabbage; Red Cabbage; White Cabbage 1 45
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Brussels-Sprouts; Brussel-Sprout 1 20
Brassica oleracea var. italica Broccoli; Heading Broccoli; Sprouting Broccoli; Cape Broccoli; Purple Cauliflower; Asparagus Broccoli; Winter Broccoli; Calabrese 1 520
Bryonia alba White Bryony 1 0
Bupleurum chinense Chai-Hu 2 0
Calotropis sp. Giant Milkweed 1 0
Camellia sinensis Tea 1 65
Capparis spinosa Caper; Caperbush 1 0
Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper; Green Pepper; Cherry Pepper; Sweet Pepper; Cone Pepper; Paprika 2 600
Capsicum frutescens Cayenne; Chili; Tabasco; Hot Pepper; Spur Pepper; Red Chili 2 12, 000