Category: Ingredients

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water Chamaecyparis obtusa (Japanese cypress, hinoki cypress or hinoki; Japanese: 檜 or 桧, hinoki) is a species of cypress native to central Japan. It is a slow-growing tree which grows to 35 m tall with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. The bark is dark red-brown. The leaves are scale-like, 2-4 […]

Tsubaki oil, also called camellia oil or camellia nut oil, is pressed from the seeds of the camellia flower. The leaves of the camellia plant are used to make teas. This oil has many different uses, from oiling swords to prevent rust, to cooking, and it has various cosmetic applications. It is not really scented […]

The herb portulaca (full name portulaca oleracea purslane) is also known as wild portulaca or pigweed. It is found all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe. Portulaca is full of vitamins and minerals, and is sometimes added to salads. It also can be used as an […]

Beta-Glucan Beta glucans are sugars that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, lichens, and plants, such as oats and barley. They are sometimes used as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses Beta glucans are used for high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. Beta glucans are also used to […]

Barley Barley is a plant. The grain of barley is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Barley is used for lowering blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, and for promoting weight loss. It is also used for digestive complaints including diarrhea, stomach pain, and inflammatory bowel conditions. Some […]

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit. People use the fruit, oil from the peel, and extracts from the seed as medicine. Grapefruit seed extract is processed from grapefruit seeds and pulp obtained as a byproduct from grapefruit juice production. Vegetable glycerin is added to the final product to reduce acidity and bitterness. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions […]

Propolis Propolis is a resin-like material from the buds of poplar and cone-bearing trees. Propolis is rarely available in its pure form. It is usually obtained from beehives and contains bee products. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Propolis has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to 350 B.C., the time […]

Royal Jelly Royal jelly is a milky secretion produced by worker honey bees. It typically contains about 60% to 70% water, 12% to 15% proteins, 10% to 16% sugar, 3% to 6% fats, and 2% to 3% vitamins, salts, and amino acids. Its composition varies depending on geography and climate. This product gets its name […]

Microbeads are polyethylene microspheres that are widely used in cosmetics, skin care and personal care industries, as well as biomedical and health science research, microscopy techniques, fluid visualization and fluid flow analysis, and process troubleshooting.[1] They are commercially available in particle sizes from 10 um to 1000 um (1mm). Low melting temperature and fast phase […]

        Vitamin E is a vitamin that dissolves in fat. It is found in foods such as cereals, vegetable oils, eggs, poultry, meat, vegetables, fruits, and wheat germ oil. Vitamin E is also available as a supplement. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Some people use vitamin E for […]