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Biological Activity Pituitary-Stimulant

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List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
AESCIN not available Duke, 1992 *
ARGININE not available Duke, 1992 *
ESCIN not available Duke, 1992 *
SAIKOSAPONIN not available Duke, J. A. Writeups or information summaries on approximately 2,000 economic plants, USDA, ARS, Beltsville, MD 20705.
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica l. Kale; Curly Kale; Kitchen Kale; Scotch Kale 1 47, 360
Brassica oleracea var. viridis l. Collards; Cow Cabbage; Tall Kale; Tree Kale; Spring-Heading Cabbage 1 65, 560
Brassica rapa Turnip; Seven-Top Turnip; Rapini 1 134, 507
Cajanus cajan Pigeonpea 1 14, 530
Calathea allouia Leren; Lleren 1 7, 440
Camellia sinensis Tea 1 0
Canavalia ensiformis Jack Bean 1 0
Cannabis sativa Marijuana; Marihuana; Indian Hemp; Hemp 1 0
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse 1 0
Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper; Green Pepper; Cherry Pepper; Sweet Pepper; Cone Pepper; Paprika 1 33, 552
Capsicum frutescens Cayenne; Chili; Tabasco; Hot Pepper; Spur Pepper; Red Chili 1 47, 004
Carica papaya Papaya 1 895
Carum carvi Caraway; Carum; Kummel (Ger.); Comino (Sp.); Comino de prado (Sp.) 1 69, 500
Castanea dentata American Chestnut 1 6, 778
Castanea mollisima Chinese Chestnut 1 7, 852
Castanea sativa European Chestnut 1 3, 192
Ceratonia siliqua Carob; St.John's-Bread; Locust Bean 1 166, 380
Chenopodium album Lambsquarter 1 16, 116
Cicer arietinum Chickpea; Garbanzo 1 41, 120
Cichorium endivia Endive; Escarole 1 19, 968