Category: Ingredients

Ethylhexyl stearate is an emollient derived from plant oil that prevents water loss * Also known as Octyl Stearate Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses According to Chemiplast, a Belgian researcher, Ethylhexyl Stearate is used as an oil component for emulsions, bath oils, and as a solvent for active substances in cosmetics. […]

Lac Vaccinum is cow’s milk used as a homeopathic remedy. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Lac Vaccinum is a suitable remedy for rheumatic pains. It is a remedy useful for conditions like headache, rheumatic pains, constipation or any other condition caused due to intolerance to milk. The patient cannot take milk […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses People throughout history have consumed grapes for their potential health benefits. In the beginning of the 20th century, a grape diet was thought to prevent or cure cancer and other illnesses. This belief may have stemmed from the findings of Johanna Brandt, a South American […]

Patchouli essential oil (Pogostemon cablin) has been popular for decades. It has both beauty and emotional benefits. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Patchouli essential oil may improve the appearance of dry, dull skin and is an ideal complement when added to your favorite skin care products. Diffuse this oil for a […]

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world, prized as an oilseed for at least 5,000 years.  While it is beginning to regain favor due to its exceptionally high calcium and magnesium content, few realize it is also one of the most potent medicinal foods still commonly consumed today. Contents Uses […]

Vegetable cellulose is a kind of fiber, and although it’s an important component of a diet, you can’t digest it, and it contains no calories. However, cellulose helps maintain normal digestive function, and also slows your digestive processes, which in turn helps you maintain a more stable blood sugar level and, indirectly, a healthy weight. Contents […]

Phytonadione is a man-made form of vitamin K, which occurs naturally in the body. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Phytonadione is used to treat vitamin K deficiency and to treat certain bleeding or blood clotting problems. Phytonadione may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Benefits Vitamin […]

Waxy maize starch is a cornstarch derivative with a light, fluffy texture. It is relatively flavorless, which allows you to add it to drinks and smoothies without affecting taste. When you ingest waxy maize starch, it travels through your stomach to your intestines for quick absorption. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses […]

Zincum metallicum is a homeopathic remedy. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Zincum metallicum is a homeopathic remedy used to treat a wide variety of ailments related to a zinc deficiency in the body. These can include a lack of concentration, problems sleeping through the night, anxiety and related panic attacks, and […]

Zingiber officinale is a flowering plant, in the family Zingiberaceae whose rhizome, ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice or a folk medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ginger has many medicinal uses. The fresh or dried rhizome is used in oral or topical preparations to treat a variety […]