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Orange extract is a natural astringent with powerful antibacterial and toning properties. It is also used for its uplifting citrus aroma and natural source of the antioxidant vitamin C.

Cinnamon is known to have excellent reliever properties. It is prescribed for use for soothing problems of the stomach, urinary tract and diabetes. The bark of the tree is dried and used as a condiment in foods of India especially. This tree is given to patients who suffer from cold and flu as well.

Cassia bark is used as a flavouring agent for confectionery, desserts, pastries, and meat; it is specified in many curry recipes.

Used as a solvent in the paint and varnish industry, as a fragrance in cleansers, soaps, disinfectants and household cleaning products.

The medicinally active compounds in cinchona bark are mostly alkaloids. In addition to the familiar anti-malarial alkaloid quinine there is its stereoisomer quinidine, used in cardiac medicine

Cilantro is one of the traditional Mediterranean herbs which commonly recognized as leaf-coriander in Asia. It is widely employed in savory dishes in almost all parts of the world. It carries many important plant-derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties.

Chlorphenesin is another synthetic preservative found in cosmetics and personal care products. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses A synthetic chemical made in the laboratory, chlorphenesin has two main uses: Muscle relaxant: Used to treat muscle pain and spasms, it works by blocking nerve impulses traveling to the brain. Preservative: It has anti-fungal […]

Vitex was used to stimulate breast milk production in nursing mothers, boost fertility and relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

With a long history of therapeutic use for a variety of ailments that extends back to ancient Egypt, peppermint is referred to as “the world’s oldest medicine.”

A skin/hair conditioning agent, emulsifier and delivery agent.