Category: Ingredients

Cayenne Pepper is a herb. The fruit of the capsicum plant is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Capsicum is used for various problems with digestion including upset stomach, intestinal gas, stomach pain, diarrhea, and cramps. It is also used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels including […]

Aloe (often called aloe vera) produces two substances, gel and latex, which are used for medicines. Aloe gel is the clear, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex comes from just under the plant’s skin and is yellow in color. Some aloe products are made from the whole crushed leaf, […]

Rhubarb is a plant. The root and underground stem (rhizome) are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used today in both “conventional and herbal medicine Key actions Laxative Anti-inflammatory Astringent Stops bleeding Antibacterial Benefits Rhubarb is used primarily for digestive complaints including constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and preparation […]

Cascara is a shrub. The dried bark is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Traditional/Ethnobotanical uses: Cascara was a folk medicine used by native American people and immigrants as a natural laxative. The plant itself was not definitely identified by scientists until 1805, and the bark was not commonly […]

Sarsaparilla is a plant. The root is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Sarsaparilla is used for treating psoriasis and other skin diseases, rheumatoid arthritis(RA), and kidney disease; for increasing urination to reduce fluid retention; and for increasing sweating. Sarsaparilla is also used along with conventional drugs for […]

Fenugreek is a plant. The seeds can be used to make medicine. Fenugreek can be used for many conditions. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Fenugreek has also been used to alleviate blood sugar metabolism problems like diabetes. Fenugreek tea has also been recommended to new mothers to enhance milk production. Though […]

Macadamia nut is the seed of the macadamia tree. Macadamia nuts are native to Australia. They are grown commercially in Hawaii and, to a much smaller extent, in California and Florida. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses To lower triglyceride levels Improve heart health Boost energy levels Improve your digestive process Help […]

Lipowheat is a proprietary ceramide blend of skin-nourishing oils that provides nutritional support for dry and aging skin. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used for skin-nourishing benefits of wheat-derived ceramide oils in a convenient oral supplement designed to support dermal elasticity, proper hydration, and lasting comfort. Benefits Concentrated oral formula for […]

Chitosan is a sugar that is obtained from the hard outer skeleton of shellfish, including crab, lobster, and shrimp. It is used for medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Gum disease (periodontitis). Some research suggests that applying chitosan ascorbate directly to the gums seems to help in the treatment of periodontitis. […]

Konjac fiber is a starch from the root of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac) that grows in both China and Japan. The popular name for the root in Japan is devil’s tongue or konnyaku, and it is prepared there into foods that look like squares or strips of stiff gelatin, with a rubbery texture. Contents […]