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

Biological Activity Mucogenic

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List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
ASIATICOSIDE *
BETA-CAROTENE Pizzorno, J.E. and Murray, M.T. 1985. A Textbook of Natural Medicine. John Bastyr College Publications, Seattle, Washington (Looseleaf).
BETAINE *
CURCUMIN 100 uM *
ZINC Li, K.M. Effect of zinc sulphate on acetic acid-induced gastric ulceration in rats. J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 42: 657-659, 1990.
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List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Brussels-Sprouts; Brussel-Sprout 2 396
Brassica oleracea var. italica Broccoli; Heading Broccoli; Sprouting Broccoli; Cape Broccoli; Purple Cauliflower; Asparagus Broccoli; Winter Broccoli; Calabrese 2 2, 048
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica l. Kale; Curly Kale; Kitchen Kale; Scotch Kale 2 1, 492
Brassica oleracea var. viridis l. Collards; Cow Cabbage; Tall Kale; Tree Kale; Spring-Heading Cabbage 2 2, 425
Brassica pekinensis Chinese Cabbage 1 80
Brassica rapa Turnip; Seven-Top Turnip; Rapini 2 2, 779
Bromelia pinguin Wild Pineapple 1 1.7000000476837158
Brosimum alicastrum Breadnut; Tamamuri 1 70
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry 1 23
Bupleurum chinense Chai-Hu 2 36
Byrsonima crassifolia Nance 1 2.799999952316284
Cajanus cajan Pigeonpea 2 42.59999990463257
Calathea macrosepala Chufle 1 0
Camellia sinensis Tea 2 114
Canavalia ensiformis Jack Bean 2 22.400000050663948
Canna indica Achira; Queensland Arrowroot 1 0.6000000238418579
Cannabis sativa Marijuana; Marihuana; Indian Hemp; Hemp 1 0.23999999463558197
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse 1 22
Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper; Green Pepper; Cherry Pepper; Sweet Pepper; Cone Pepper; Paprika 3 616.1999988555908
Capsicum frutescens Cayenne; Chili; Tabasco; Hot Pepper; Spur Pepper; Red Chili 3 372