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Gamma cyclodextrin is a 8-membered sugar ring molecule. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses α- and γ-cyclodextrin are being used in the food industry. As α-cyclodextrin is a soluble dietary fiber, it can be found as Alpha Cyclodextrin (soluble fiber) on the list of ingredients of commercial products. Benefits Its main functions are […]

Feverfew is an herb. The leaves are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Feverfew has many uses, but so far, it seems to be effective only for preventing migraine headaches in some people. Feverfew is also used for fever, irregular menstrual periods, arthritis, a skin disorder called psoriasis, allergies, asthma, […]

Derived from glycerin and can also be used as a deodorizer and skin conditioner Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ethylhexylglycerin is a topical skincare ingredient and deodorizing agent, often indicated as a conditioning ointment in the treatment of eczema. Benefits Ethylhexylglycerin serves as a surfactant and preservant enhancer and acts as […]

  The adventive English Plantain is a common plant that occurs in every county of Illinois (see Distribution Map). It is native to Eurasia. Habitats include lawns, cracks in pavement, vacant lots, fallow fields, grassy paths, and roadsides. This plant prefers highly disturbed areas and it has not invaded natural areas to any significant extent. Contents […]

Elaterium or elaterin is the name of a plant extract that is used as a purgative. It is extracted from the juice of the fruit of Ecballium elaterium (squirting cucumber), which is native to the Mediterranean region. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used for chronic cystitis with “constant, more or less painful […]

  Corn syrup, corn syrup solids, and high fructose corn syrup (as well as crystalline fructose) are all made from corn, and bottom line, all are sugar. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses To make corn syrup solids, food manufacturers dehydrate the syrup until it’s only 10 percent water. They use the […]

Health resorts in Switzerland have been using lactofermented whey for centuries, since farmers noticing that pigs fed on it seemed to thrive, tried it themselves. They found that digestive and skin problems were resolved, and fungal problems such as athlete’s foot were easily cured. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses INTERNAL USE: […]

Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Cinnamidopropyltrimonium chloride acts as an Antistatic Agent and as a Hair Conditioning Agent It also protects hair from UV-B degradation Cautions According to EWG.org, the overall hazard is very low. Interactions None are known. Other names n/a References Source: EWG.org, https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/701363/CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM_CHLORIDE/

Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is used for meningitis, plague, cholera, and typhoid fever. Its use is only recommended when safer antibiotics cannot be used. Monitoring both blood levels of the medication and blood cell levels every two […]

Carrageenan is made from parts of various red algae or seaweeds and is used for medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses They are widely used in the food industry, for their gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. Their main application is in dairy and meat products, due to their strong binding to […]