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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
Glycyrrhiza glabra Commom Licorice; Licorice; Smooth Licorice; Licorice-Root 1 169, 200
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Chinese Licorice; Gan-Cao; Kan-Tsao 1 0
Harpagophytum procumbens Devil's Claw; Grapple Plant 1 5, 000
Heimia salicifolia Sinicuichi 1 0
Helianthus annuus Sunflower; Girasol 2 2
Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke 1 0
Helleborus niger Black Hellebore; Christmas Rose 1 0
Hippophae rhamnoides Sallow Thorn; Sea Buckthorn; Yellow Spine 1 0
Hordeum vulgare Barley; Barleygrass 2 0
Humulus lupulus Hops 1 20, 000
Huperzia spp Cutleaf Clubmoss 1 0
Inula helenium Elecampane 1 16, 840
Jatropha curcas Physic Nut; Purging Nut 1 0
Juglans regia English Walnut 2 3
Juncus effusus Rush 1 0
Juniperus communis Common Juniper; Juniper 1 0
Juniperus macropoda Himalayan Juniper; Indian Juniper 1 0
Laurus nobilis Bayleaf; Sweet Bay; Grecian Laurel; Bay Laurel; Laurel; Bay 1 150
Lawsonia inermis Henna; Mignonette; Jamaica-Mignonette; Mignonette Tree 1 0
Lens culinaris Lentil 1 0