Table 3.
Compound | Description |
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Lawsone In the leaves of the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis), and in the flower of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). |
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Capsaicin An active component of chili peppers. |
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Cardenolide Many plants contain cardenolide derivatives and are used by some plant and animal species as defense mechanisms. |
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Cardanol From anacardic acid, it is the main component of cashew nutshell liquid. |
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Artemisinin Extracted from the plant Artemisia annua, sweet wormwood, an herb employed in Chinese traditional medicine. |