Category: Ingredients

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. The body cannot store them. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet. found in: Avocado Banana Legumes (dried beans) Meat Nuts Poultry Whole grains Fortified breads and […]

Agar or agar agar is a white and semi-translucent gelatinous substance, obtained from algae. It was first discovered in 1658 by Minoya Tarozaemon (美濃屋 太郎左衛門) in Japan and agar agar is called “Kanten 寒 天” in Japanese. It is a great alternative to animal or chemical-based gelatin. Reference Source: www.justonecookbook.com/pantry/agar-agar-kanten/

Ginger is a herb that is used as a spice and also for its therapeutic qualities. The underground stem (rhizome) can be used fresh, powdered, dried, or as an oil or juice. Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae family, as are cardamom, turmeric and galangal. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses According […]

Cowhage (Velvet bean) Cowhage is a bean-like plant. It grows wild in the tropics, including India and the Bahamas, and its range may extend to southern Florida. The bean, seed, and hair of the bean pod are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names Uses Cowhage has been used since ancient […]

Velvet Bean (Cowhage) Cowhage is a bean-like plant. It grows wild in the tropics, including India and the Bahamas, and its range may extend to southern Florida. The bean, seed, and hair of the bean pod are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names Uses Cowhage has been used since ancient […]

Tapioca, most commonly used in pudding, is a starch made from the root of the cassava plant. It can be purchased as granules, flakes and powders, although it’s most commonly available in the form of little round balls. You can make savory and sweet dishes with tapioca, or simply use it as a thickening agent. […]

Sweet Violet Sweet violet is a herb. The root and parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Sweet violet is used for nervous strain, hysteria, physical and mental exhaustion, symptoms of menopause (hot flashes), depression, and irritability. It is also used for digestive tract […]

Major Interaction Do not take this combination: Alprazolam (Xanax) interacts with ST. JOHN’S WORT: Alprazolam (Xanax) is commonly used for anxiety. The body breaks down alprazolam (Xanax) to get rid of it. St. John’s wort can increase how fast the body gets rid of alprazolam (Xanax). Taking St. John’s wort along with alprazolam (Xanax) might […]

St. Johns Wort St. John’s wort is a herb. Its flowers and leaves are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses St. John’s wort is most commonly used for depression and conditions that sometimes go along with depression such as anxiety, tiredness, loss of appetite and trouble sleeping. There is some […]

An anionic surfactant is a macromolecule, usually in the sulfonate or sulfate group of chemicals such as sodium laureth sulfate, that acts as an active surface agent to lower the surface tension of liquids. This allows them to bind to impurities and particles that are suspended in the liquid, which makes them effective cleaning agents […]