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Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Biological Activity Lactagogue

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List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
ANETHOLE *
AUCUBIN Newall, C. A., Anderson, L. A. and Phillipson, J. D. 1996. Herbal Medicine - A Guide for Health-care Professionals. The Pharmaceutical Press, London. 296pp.
STACHYDRINE Lawrence Review of Natural Products, Mar-91.
VERBENIN *
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List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Verbena officinalis Vervain 2 0
Veronica officinalis Common Speedwell; Gypsyweed 1 0
Vitex agnus-castus Chaste-Tree 1 4, 000