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Calcium stearate is a non-toxic, white powdery substance. It is a calcium salt derived from stearic acid and is widely used in cosmetics, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses This salt is used as a plasticizer, stabilizer, and surfactant. It is a substance that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has generally […]

  Contents Uses Cautions References Uses Blue # 1 is a colorant for foods, personal care products, and cosmetics. The water-insoluble salt of Blue 1 is Blue 1 Lake, which is also used in food and lip stick. Cautions The dye is poorly absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract and 95% of the ingested dye can be […]

Black carrot extract is derived from carrots with purple or black flesh. The World Carrot Museum theorizes that these types of carrots are Middle Eastern in origin, and may have first appeared in Turkey or Syria. While you can find black carrots in the United States – most often at farmer’s markets or shops that […]

The bitter masking agent aids in blocking taste receptors to detect stringency and biterness. Helps eliminate bitter off-notes to achieve a much more pleasant flavour.

Please see: http://nutrawiki.org/oat-beta-glucan/

Belladonna is a plant. The leaf and root are used to make medicine. The name “belladonna” means “beautiful lady,” and was chosen because of a risky practice in Italy. The belladonna berry juice was used historically in Italy to enlarge the pupils of women, giving them a striking appearance. This was not a good idea, because […]

Baobab is a tree native to Africa, Madagascar, Australia, and Arabia. The tree is used as a source of water and food for indigenous people. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Fruit and leaves of the tree are used medicinally for asthma, mosquito repellent, and for allergic skin conditions. Some people are calling the baobab […]

Atractylodes is a plant. People use the root to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Atractylodes is used for indigestion, stomachache, bloating, fluid retention, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss due to cancer, allergies to dust mites, and joint pain(rheumatism). Atractylodes is used with other herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating lung cancer (ninjin-yoei-to) and complications of dialysis, a mechanical method […]

The flower of arnica is used to make medicine Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Arnica is applied to the skin for pain and swelling associated with bruises, aches, sprains, and arthritis. It is also applied to the skin for insect bites, muscle and cartilage pain, chapped lips, and acne. It is also taken by mouth for sore mouth and […]

Annatto is a plant. The seed and leaf are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is a red plant extract that is used as to color food, textiles and even body care products. Annatto comes from achiote shrub seeds, and is mainly used as a red food […]