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Biological Activity Odontolytic

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
CITRIC-ACID not available Zebovitz, T. C. Ed. 1989. Part VII. Flavor and Fragrance Substances, in Keith L. H. and Walters, D.B., eds. Compendium of Safety Data Sheets for Research and Industrial Chemicals. VCH Publishers, New York. 3560-4253.
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Brassica oleracea var. italica Broccoli; Heading Broccoli; Sprouting Broccoli; Cape Broccoli; Purple Cauliflower; Asparagus Broccoli; Winter Broccoli; Calabrese 1 0
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica l. Kale; Curly Kale; Kitchen Kale; Scotch Kale 1 0
Capparis spinosa Caper; Caperbush 1 0
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse 1 0
Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper; Green Pepper; Cherry Pepper; Sweet Pepper; Cone Pepper; Paprika 1 0
Capsicum frutescens Cayenne; Chili; Tabasco; Hot Pepper; Spur Pepper; Red Chili 1 0
Carica papaya Papaya 1 0
Catalpa ovata Hsin-Pa-Pi; Kisasage 1 0
Cephaelis ipecacuanha Ipecac; Raicilla 1 0
Chaenomeles lagenaria Chinese Quince; Mu-Kua 1 0
Chelidonium majus Celandine 1 0
Cichorium intybus Chicory; Witloof; Succory 1 0
Citrus aurantiifolia Lime 1 800
Citrus aurantium Petitgrain; Bitter Orange 1 0
Citrus limon Lemon 1 59, 500
Citrus mitis Calamansi; Calamondin 1 672, 400
Citrus paradisi Grapefruit 1 21, 000
Citrus reticulata Mandarin; Tangerine 1 24, 400
Citrus sinensis Orange 1 9, 800
Cocos nucifera Coconut; Coconut Palm; Copra; Nariyal; Kokospalme (Ger.); Cocotero (Sp.) 1 0