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Biological Activity Oxidant

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
ALANINE not available Larson, R.A. 1987. Review Article Number 30. The Antioxidants of Higher Plants. Phytochemistry. 27: 969-978.
CHLOROPHYLL not available Duke, 1992 *
HISTIDINE not available Duke, 1992 *
L-ALANINE not available Duke, 1992 *
VERLOTORIN not available Duke, 1992 *
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Arachis hypogaea Groundnut; Peanut 2 40, 300
Arctium lappa Gobo; Great Burdock; Burdock 2 8, 400
Artemisia dracunculus Tarragon 1 0
Artocarpus altilis Breadfruit 2 12, 420
Asimina triloba Pawpaw 2 6, 667
Asparagus officinalis Asparagus 2 24, 646
Astragalus membranaceus Huang-Chi; Huang Qi 1 0
Avena sativa Oats 2 10, 000
Averrhoa carambola Carambola; Star Fruit 1 880
Basella alba Vinespinach 2 16, 520
Bertholletia excelsa Brazilnut; Brazilnut-Tree; Creamnut; Paranut 2 40, 224
Beta vulgaris Beet; Beetroot; Sugar Beet; Garden Beet 2 23, 660
Bixa orellana Achiote; Annatto; Annato; Lipsticktree; Lipstick Pod; Bija; Annoto; Arnato 1 31, 440
Borago officinalis Borage; Beebread; Beeplant; Talewort 1 0
Brassica chinensis Chinese Cabbage; Pak-Choi; Chinese Mustard; Bok-Choy; Celery Mustard; Chinese White Cabbage; Celery Cabbage 2 167, 538
Brassica napus var. napobrassica Rutabaga; Swede; Swedish Turnip 2 18, 270
Brassica nigra Black Mustard 1 6, 627
Brassica oleracea Kohlrabi 1 2, 111
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis l. Cauliflower 3 36, 773
Brassica oleracea var. capitata l. Cabbage; Red Cabbage; White Cabbage 2 26, 874