Hibiscus is a bushy annual plant. Parts of the flower are used to make a popular drink in Egypt called Karkade. Various parts of the plant are also used to make jams, spices, soups, and sauces. The flowers are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Hibiscus is a […]
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What are the Benefits of Helichrysum Italicum?
The health benefits of Helichrysum Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antispasmodic, anticoagulant, antiallergenic, antimicrobial, antihaematoma, antiphlogistic, nervine, antiinflammatory, antitussive, cicatrisant, expectorant, febrifuge, anti septic, cholagogue, emollient, mucolytic, fungicidal, hepatic, diuretic, splenic and cytophylactic substance. Helichrysum, the flower that contributes to “Everlasting” and “Immortal” Essential Oil, and known by the names […]
What are the Uses and Benefits of Vinegar?
Vinegar has been produced and sold for thousands of years, dating back to before the 6th century. Vinegars flavored with fruit, honey, and malt were popular among the Babylonians, while Hippocrates used vinegar to manage wounds. In 10th century China, some used vinegar to clean hands and prevent infections while in the early US vinegar […]
What is Sucralose and it’s Danger?
Sucralose is a non-nutritive sweetener. The majority of ingested sucralose is not broken down by the body, so it is noncaloric. In the European Union, it is also known under the E number E955. Sucralose is about 320 to 1,000 times as sweet as sucrose, twice as sweet as saccharin, and three times as sweet as aspartame. […]
What are the Facts About Cherry Plums?
Herb: Cherry Plum Latin name: Prunus cerasifera Synonyms: Prunus domestica myrobalan Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family) Medicinal use of Cherry Plum: The plant is used in Bach flower remedies – the keywords for prescribing it are “Desperation”, “Fear of losing control of the mind” and “Dread of doing some frightful thing”. It is also one of […]
Cetylated Fatty Acids
Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Cetylated fatty acids are a group of naturally occurring fats. They include cetyl myristoleate, cetyl myristate, cetyl palmitoleate, cetyl laureate, cetyl palmitate, and cetyl oleate. Cetyl myristoleate receives the most attention. Many products that contain cetyl myristoleate also contain a mixture of these other cetylated fatty acids. There […]
Coconut Alkanes
Coconut Alkanes is the product obtained from the complete reduction and hydrogenation of a mixture of fatty acids derived from Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil A plant derived silicone obtained from coconut oil which provides a smooth feel and helps spread-ability. References Source: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details&id=86954 Source: https://janeiredale.com/us/en/ingredient-glossary.htm#183-coconut-alkanes-and-polysilicone-11
What are the Health Benefits of Palma Rosa Oil (Cymbopogon Martinii)
The health benefits of Palma Rosa Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, cytophylactic, digestive, febrifuge and hydrating substance. Palma Rosa is a grass whose botanical name is Cymbopogon Martini. It has two varieties, also called chemotypes, Motia & Sofia, which differ slightly in their aroma. Different producers give preference […]
What is Phytomenadione Used For?
Also Known as Vitamin K Phytomenadione is used in the treatment of: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced Infant, Premature, Diseases Phytomenadione is used in the prevention of: Hypoprothrombinemias This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Interactions Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, […]
Watercress
Watercress is related to the flowers that grow in many British gardens, nasturtiums. Nasturtium comes from the Latin, nasusmeaning nose and torquere, to torment. The nasturtium family of cresses (which includes the flower and the herb called Garden cress) has a pungent aroma, which explains their name. Watercress grows wild in Britain by clear flowing […]