Safflower Safflower is a plant. The flower and oil from the seeds are used as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Safflower seed oil is used for preventing heart disease, including “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis) and stroke. It is also used to treat fever, tumors, coughs, breathing problems, clotting conditions, pain, heart […]
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Carnosine
Carnosine is a protein building block that is naturally produced in the body. It is concentrated in muscles when they are working, and it is also found in the heart, brain, and many other parts of the body. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Carnosine is used to prevent aging and for preventing or treating complications […]
Carnitine
L-carnitine L-carnitine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) that is naturally produced in the body. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses L-carnitine supplements are used to increase L-carnitine levels in people whose natural level of L-carnitine is too low because they have a genetic disorder, are taking certain drugs (valproic […]
Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate is also called: Carbs Carbohydrates are one of the main types of nutrients. They are the most important source of energy for your body. Your digestive system changes carbohydrates into glucose (blood sugar). Your body uses this sugar for energy for your cells, tissues and organs. It stores any extra sugar […]
Caralluma Fimbriata
Caralluma Fimbriata Caralluma is a succulent plant (cactus) from India. In India it grows wild and is often used as a border in gardens and as a roadside shrub. It is also found in the wild in Africa, Saudi Arabia, Canary Islands, Afghanistan, and Southern Europe. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Traditionally, Indian tribes […]
Capsaicin
Capsaicin is the ingredient found in different types of hot peppers, such as cayenne peppers, that makes the peppers spicy hot. You can eat it in raw or cooked peppers or as a dried powder, which you can add to food or drinks. It also is available as a dietary supplement and in topical creams […]
Capric Triglycerides
A mixed triester derived from Coconut oil and glycerin. It comes in the form of an oily liquid, and is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Fractionated Coconut oil. Uses Caprylic mainly works as an emollient, dispersing agent and solvent. As an emollient, it both quickly penetrates the surface to condition the skin/hair, and provides a […]
Capric acid
Capric acid, a 10-carbon fatty acid, is one of a series of similar fatty acids found naturally in minor amounts in animal fats and milk and in certain plant oils, including palm oil and coconut oils. In its refined form, it can be either white crystals or a transparent, colorless or pale-yellow liquid. Both forms […]
Candelilla Wax
Native to northern Mexico and western Texas, Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia Cerifera) is derived from the outer part of the perennial Candelilla shrub. It is yellowish-brown, hard, brittle and opaque to translucent. Properties: Candelilla wax is a complex substance of vegetal origin. It is hard, brittle and easily pulverized. Prior to refining it has an opaque […]
Camellia sinesis (green tea) leaf extract
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