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Biological Activity Testosteronigenic

List of activity chemicals.
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Chemical Name Dosage Reference
ZINC 60 mg/day Werbach, M. 1993. Healing with Food. Harper Collins, New York, 443 pp.
List of Activity Plants.
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Plant Name Common Name Chemical Count Total Parts Per Million
Barosma betulina Buchu 1 84
Belamcanda chinensis Leopard Lily; Blackberry Lily; Shenan; Iris Tigre (Fr.); Leopardenblume (Ger.); Maravilla (Sp.); Mariposa (Sp.) 1 119
Berberis vulgaris Barberry 1 0
Bertholletia excelsa Brazilnut; Brazilnut-Tree; Creamnut; Paranut 1 212
Beta vulgaris Beet; Beetroot; Sugar Beet; Garden Beet 1 280
Blechnum orientale Kuan Chung; Shield Fern 1 34
Bletilla striata Hyacinth Orchid; Chinese Ground Orchid; Hyacinth Bletilla; Dai Chi (Chin.); Shiran (Jap.); Bletilla; Hardy Orchid 1 112
Boehmeria nivea Ramie 1 43
Borago officinalis Borage; Beebread; Beeplant; Talewort 1 0
Brassica juncea Mustard Greens 1 65
Brassica napus var. napobrassica Rutabaga; Swede; Swedish Turnip 1 99
Brassica nigra Black Mustard 1 40
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis l. Cauliflower 1 215
Brassica oleracea var. capitata l. Cabbage; Red Cabbage; White Cabbage 1 123
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Brussels-Sprouts; Brussel-Sprout 1 314
Brassica oleracea var. italica Broccoli; Heading Broccoli; Sprouting Broccoli; Cape Broccoli; Purple Cauliflower; Asparagus Broccoli; Winter Broccoli; Calabrese 1 944
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica l. Kale; Curly Kale; Kitchen Kale; Scotch Kale 1 112
Brassica oleracea var. viridis l. Collards; Cow Cabbage; Tall Kale; Tree Kale; Spring-Heading Cabbage 1 785
Brassica pekinensis Chinese Cabbage 1 80
Brassica rapa Turnip; Seven-Top Turnip; Rapini 1 84