L-Valine

L-Valine is an essential amino acid and, along with L-Leucine and L-Isoleucine, is part of the branched chain of amino acids. The body cannot manufacture L-Valine, so it must be acquired via diet or supplementation. The male adult’s daily requirement is 10 mg per kg of body weight. L-Valine is found in grains, dairy products […]

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek is a plant. The seeds can be used to make medicine. Fenugreek can be used for many conditions. Contents Uses Cautions References Uses Digestive problems Loss of appetite Upset stomach Constipation Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis) “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis) High blood levels of certain fats including cholesterol and triglycerides. Kidney ailments A […]

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Mutagen

mu·ta·gen \ˈmyü-tə-jən\ noun: an agent (as a chemical or various radiations) that tends to increase the frequency or extent of mutation Source: www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mutagen

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Wild lettuce

  Wild Lettuce Wild lettuce is a plant. The leaves, sap (latex), and seed are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Whooping cough Asthma Urinary tract problems Cough Trouble sleeping (insomnia) Restlessness Excitability in children Painful menstrual periods Excessive sex drive in women (nymphomania) Muscular or joint pains […]

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Wild carrot

Wild Carrot Wild carrot is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground and an oil made from the seeds are used to make medicine. Be careful not to confuse wild carrot (which has a white tap root that shouldn’t be eaten) with the common carrot (which has the familiar orange tap root we […]

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Valerian

Valerian is a herb. Medicine is made from the root. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Valerian is most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep (insomnia). It is frequently combined with hops, lemon balm, or other herbs that also cause drowsiness. Some people who are trying to withdraw […]

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Organic Raw Shea Butter

Organic Raw Shea Butter Organic Raw Shea Butter, also known as Butyrospermum Parkii, is a fatty extract from the seed of the Shea Tree which only grows in Africa. There are several different types of Shea Butter (Raw, Unrefined, Refined and Ultra-Refined). Raw Shea Butter is the most organic form of Shea Butter because it […]

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Inositol

 Inositol is a vitamin-like substance. It is found in many plants and animals. It can also be made in a laboratory. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Inositol is used for diabetic nerve pain, panic disorder, high cholesterol, insomnia, cancer, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, promoting hair growth, a skin […]

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Lipoprotein

lip-uh-proh-teen, -tee-in, lahy-puh- noun, Biochemistry: any of the class of proteins that contain a lipid combined with a simple protein. Source: dictionary.reference.com/browse/lipoprotein

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Sassafras

Sassafras is a plant. The root bark is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Despite serious safety concerns, sassafras is used for urinary tract disorders, swelling in the nose and throat, syphilis, bronchitis, high blood pressure in older people, gout, arthritis, skin problems, and cancer. It is also used […]

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