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Ledum Palustre is a flowering plant that grows in North America, as well as in Greenland, Canada, and Alaska, in Europe in the northern and central parts, and in Asia south to northern China, Korea and Japan. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ledum Palustre is used in herbalism to make an herbal tea called “Labrador tea”. Some schools of homeopathy consider Ledum Palustre to be a specific remedy for puncture wounds produced by […]

Sodium caseinate is synthesized from casein, which is a protein found in milk. It is often used as a food additive due to its stabilizing and emulsification properties. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Casein is also used as a food additive and for industrial purposes. Used in the following products: ➠ […]

Zembrin® is an evidence-based botanical supplement that has been thoroughly studied for safety and efficacy in comprehensive preclinical as well as clinical studies. Zembrin® is experiential – its effects can actually be experienced. It has mood-enhancing, anxiety-reducing and cognitive function enhancing activities, all of which can be of benefit to healthy people suffering from stress. The unique […]

Stearamide AMP is an alkanolamide, and is used in personal care cleansing compositions as a foam booster and viscosity increasing agent. In commerce it is most commonly sold as a mixture with other components, such as glycol stearate (an ester used to impart a pearlescent appearance to water-based personal cleansing compositions). It is an ampholytic surfactant […]

Organic Pueraria Lobata is a vine. Organic Pueraria Lobata’s root, flower, and leaf are used to make medicine. It has been used in Chinese medicine since at least 200 BC. As early as 600 AD, it was used to treat alcoholism. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Some people use it to alcoholism, heart and circulatory problems, […]

Camomile oil is extracted from the flowers of the Camomile plant, which is very popular as a flowering plant. There are two types of Camomile, the Roman Camomile, which is scientifically known as Anthemis Nobilis and the German Camomile, whose scientific name is Matricaria Chamomilla Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used in aromatherapy, and […]

Potassium Sorbate is a food preservative. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Potassium sorbate’s use as an antimicrobial preservative prevents the growth of mold, bacteria and fungi in cheese, dried meats, baked goods, jellies and syrups. As a preservative in dried fruit, potassium sorbate often replaces sulfur dioxide, which has an aftertaste. […]

Our body needs just small amounts of trace minerals. These include iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, fluoride and selenium Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Trace minerals are inorganic nutrients that are used for many biological functions, such as digestion, growth and hormone regulation. Humans need less than 100mg of trace minerals daily; current […]

Bifidobacterium longum are a group of bacteria that normally live in the intestines. They can be grown outside the body and then taken by mouth as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is added to a variety of foods or dietary supplements as a probiotic due to its many health benefits. It is a […]

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil is a pale, straw-colored or colorless oil obtained from almonds. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Othernames References Uses Cultivated thousands of years ago in the Middle East (Mediterranean coast) and in India (western region), the Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis or Almond tree has long been valued for both culinary and […]