Category: Ingredients

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Bupleurum root is used medicinally to treat conditions including the flu, cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, fever, cough, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, PMS, fatigue, headache, tinnitus, insomnia, depression, liver disorders, loss of appetite, cancer, malaria, chest pain, epilepsy, pain, asthma, and more. Benefits Bupleurum root is said to stimulate the […]

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Guaiacwood oil is used in pharmaceutics to treat rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fluid retention, and decongestant. It is also used in the perfume industry. Benefits Guaiacwood oil is said to have the following beneficial properties: anti-anxiety anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant anti-rheumatic anti-septic calming CNS tonic Cooling Diuretic Lymph decongest Lymphatic support Other […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Buckwheat honey is used to treat a variety of health conditions, most notably used as a cough suppressant for children under the age of 6. Benefits Buckwheat honey is said to have the following beneficial properties: sweet, spicy-malt flavor contains vitamins and minerals contains antioxidants (polyphenol) minor source of […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other names References Uses Bromus secalinus known as rye brome is a grass used in homeopathic anti-allergy pills. Benefits The pollen of bromus secalinus is extracted and used to help treat allergy symptoms by inducing the body’s anti-allergy systems. Cautions Stop and consult a doctor if allergy symptoms don’t improve in […]

Bromine is a chemical element with the symbol Br that is used in a variety of industrial applications including pharmaceuticals.

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Bonolive® is an ingredient derived from olives that supports bone health. It is used as an addition to bone health regimen. Benefits Bonolive® has been clinically proven to stimulate osteoblasts (bone building cells) and blood lipid profiles. References Source: http://www.bonolive.com/

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine is used in hair care cosmetics. Benefits Brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine is said to act as a conditioning and emulsifying agent that is superior to cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, and stearamidopropyl dimethylamine. It is said to produce dry compatibility without build up, tailorable electrostatic attraction to hair, and to be […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Bovine cartilage, also known as cow cartilage, is sometimes used as medicine to treat conditions including: rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis ulcerative colitis scleroderma and psoriasis herpes cancer allergic reactions external hemorrhoids and rectal itching acne poison oak or ivy dermatitis Benefits Bovine cartilage is suspected to provide chemicals […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Blue violet, also known as Viola sororia, leaves, flowers, and roots are used in a variety of cosmetic (soaps, lotions, cleansers), culinary (soups, salads, stews, sauces), aromatic (sachets, potpourri, bath bags), and industrial (perfume) applications. Benefits Blue violet is said to have the following beneficial properties: adds fresh taste to salads […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other names References Uses The root of radishes are used as food and medicine to treat: disorders of the stomach, intestine, and bile duct loss of appetite inflammation of mouth and throat respiratory tract inflammation bronchitis fever colds cough Benefits Radishes are said to stimulate digestive juices and flow of bile. […]