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Calendula (/kəˈlɛndjuːlə/), is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae that are often known as marigolds. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Calendula flower is used to prevent muscle spasms, start menstrual periods, and […]

Calcium silicate (Ca2SiO4), also known as calcium silicon oxide, is a product derived from limestone and diatomaceous earth. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used in the pharmaceutical industry as an anticaking agent. Anti-caking agents absorb moisture and allow products to flow freely during the manufacturing process. Silicon dioxide and various silicates occur […]

Calcarea iodata is a homeopathic remedy. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Calcarea Iodata helps in treating flatulence. Calcarea Iodata also has marked action on glandular affections like adenoids, tonsillitis, thyroid enlargement. It helps in thyroid enlargement at the time of puberty. Flabby children are prone to cold affections. Calcarea Iodata also helps in […]

Cadmium sulphuratum is a homeopathic remedy. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Cadmium sulphuratum is used routinely during chemotherapy to relieve persistent nausea, vomiting, and utter exhaustion. The patient feels burning or cutting pain and pervasive coldness. Cautions Dizziness may also be a problem. Choose Cadmium unless another remedy better suits the patient’s […]

Avobenzone (trade names Parsol 1789, Milestab 1789, Eusolex 9020,Escalol 517, Neo Heliopan 357 and others, INCI Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) is an oil-soluble ingredient used in sunscreen products to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used in sunscreen products. Benefits An oil soluble sunscreen agent. Classified as a […]

Brown sugar is a sucrose sugar product with a distinctive brown color due to the presence of molasses. It is either an unrefined or partially refined soft sugar consisting of sugar crystals with some residual molasses content (natural brown sugar), or it is produced by the addition of molasses to refined white sugar (commercial brown […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses As an important mineral, Boron is needed by the body in trace amounts for healthy bones, muscle growth and more. Trophic offers Boron in a superior 3mg amino acid chelate form, designed for enhanced absorption. Boron helps to prevent loss of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus through […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Taken on a regular daily basis, blackcurrant powder has been show to provide a range of health and performance benefits, including increased concentration, improved cardiovascular functioning and improved muscle recovery. Benefits Black currents have been used for centuries by traditional healers to help a variety of […]

  Berberis vulgaris L., also known as common barberry, European barberry or simply barberry, is a shrub in the genus Berberis. It produces edible but sharply acidic berries, which people in many countries eat as a tart and refreshing fruit. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses The use of the plant in traditional […]

Bellis is actually a genus comprising as many as 15 species of flowering plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. While the genus is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, only this species of this genus has been introduced to Northern America and other regions of the world. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names […]