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Phytochemical
Herb in Which Found
Action in Body
Curcumin
Turmeric
Hepatoprotective; anticancer, anti-inflammatory; antioxidant
Eugenol
Nutmeg, clove, and allspice
Inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis and suppression of thromboxane
Perillyl alcohol
Lavender
Antioxidants
Gingerol
Ginger
Antimutagenic
Lignans
Acetic acid
Burdock root
Antitumor; antimutagenic
Piperine
Common black pepper
Antihepatotoxic synergistmakes other nutrients more bioavailable
Farnesol
Lemon grass
Cumin
Inhibits tumor growth
Geranoil
Rose geranium
Inhibits tumor growth

 
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