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Humulus lupulus (common hop or hop) is a species of flowering plant in theCannabaceae family, native to Europe, western Asia and North America. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses In addition to beer, hops are also used in herbal teas and in soft drinks. These soft drinks include Julmust (a carbonated beverage […]

Glucono delta-lactone (GDL), also known as gluconolactone, is a food additive with the E number E575 used as a sequestrant, an acidifier, or acuring, pickling, or leavening agent. It is a lactone (cyclic ester) of D-gluconic acid. Pure GDL is a white odorless crystalline powder. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses GDL is commonly […]

Hedera helix (common ivy, English ivy, European ivy, or just ivy) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to most of Europe and western Asia. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Hedera helix extracts are part of current cough medicines. In the past, the leaves and berries were taken orally […]

Bisabolol is a colorless viscous oil that is the primary constituent of the essential oil from German chamomile(Matricaria recutita) and Myoporum crassifolium. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Bisabolol has a weak sweet floral aroma and is used in various fragrances. It has also been used for hundreds of years in cosmetics […]

Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a hexamer of composition (NaPO3)6. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses SHMP is used as a sequestrant and has applications within a wide variety of industries, including as a food additive in which it is used under the E number E452i. Sodium carbonate is sometimes added to SHMP to […]

Heptyl Glucoside (n-octyl-β-D-glucoside) is a nonionic surfactant frequently used to solubilise integral membrane proteins for studies in biochemistry. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses toiletries alcohol free and perfumes and perfume concentrates Toners and micellar waters Aqueous gels (skincare, hairstyling) Skincare and haircare products   Benefits Heptyl Glucoside has been proposed as a conditioning […]

Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver (derived from the Tamil: வெட்டிவேர் veṭṭivēr) is a perennial bunchgrass of the Poaceae family, native to India. In western and northern India, it is popularly known as khus. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Vetiver has been used in traditional medicine in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri […]

Citrus paradisi is the botanical name for grapefruit. Most grapefruit varieties are somewhat bitter-tasting with a sweet, citrus aroma. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Today, the fruit is commonly cultivated in the United States, which is one of the leading producers of Citrus paradisi. Extracts from the seeds and pulp are […]

Hydroxycitronellol is a perfume ingredient with a medium strength floral scent, reminiscent of lily and sweet tropical melon. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses In cosmetics and personal care products, Hydroxycitronellal is used in the formulation of colognes, hair sprays, perfumes and skin care products. Benefits It is found widely as a […]

Terpineol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol that has been isolated from a variety of sources such as cajuput oil, pine oil, and petitgrain oil. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Terpineol has a pleasant odor similar to lilac and is a common ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and flavors. α-Terpineol is one […]