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Ambra Grisea is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ancient Egyptians burned ambergris as incense, while in modern Egypt ambergris is used for scenting cigarettes. The ancient Chinese called the substance “dragon’s spittle fragrance”. During […]

Alumina is a white solid that is a major constituent of many rocks, especially clays, and is found crystallized as corundum, sapphire, and other minerals. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Alumina is used as a starting material for the smelting of aluminum metal. It also serves as the raw material for a […]

Alpha-Carotene is a form of carotene with a β-ionone ring at one end and an α-ionone ring at the opposite end. It is the second most common form of carotene. Vegetables rich in alpha carotene: Yellow-orange vegetables : Carrots (the main source for U.S. adults), Sweet potatoes, Pumpkin, Winter squash Dark-green vegetables : Broccoli, Green beans, Green […]

Alpha Amylase is a protein enzyme EC 3.2.1.1 that hydrolyses alpha bonds of large, alpha-linked polysaccharides, such asstarch and glycogen, yielding glucose and maltose. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Alpha amylases is important in brewing beer and liquor made from sugars derived from starch. Amylases are used in breadmaking and to […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) has been used as an antioxidant for the treatment of diabetes and HIV. It also has been used for cancer, liver ailments, and various other conditions. Benefits Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by injury, nutritional deficiencies, chemotherapy or by conditions […]

Alpha-ketoglutarate is a chemical found in the body. People use it to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Alpha-ketoglutaric acid is often said to enhance athletic performance. Some alternative medicine proponents claim that use of alpha-ketoglutaric acid can help stimulate the body’s production of protein, stabilize blood sugar levels during […]

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a colorless or pale straw-colored liquid used in cosmetics and personal care products. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used as a perfume. Adds fragrance to a variety of products including aftershave lotion, bubble baths, hair care products and moisturizers. Benefits Perfuming skin conditioning Cautions It’s been known to […]

Although cocoa beans have been used by mankind for thousands of years, it was not until 1828 that cocoa powder as we know it became available, thanks to the work of Dutch chemist C. J. Van Houten. Van Houten discovered a process for removing most of the fat, or cocoa butter, from the roasted cocoa […]

Brown algae are edible algae found off the coast of Japan, Korea, and China. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Brown algae are used for a variety of conditions including cancer, fibromyalgia,arthritis, stress, weight loss, heart disease, high cholesterol, and many other conditions. Benefits Brown algae contain several chemicals that work as […]

Aletris is a plant. Its root is used to make medicine. Aletris is native toNorth America and to eastern and southeastern Asia, especially China. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses People use aletris for digestion problems including colic, constipation, diarrhea, gas, and upset stomach. They also use it for joint and muscle […]