Category: Ingredients

Cissus Quadrangularis Cissus quadrangularis is a succulent vine from Africa and Asia. It is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in Thailand, and is also used in traditional African and Ayurvedic medicine. All parts of the plant are used for medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Side Effects Cautions Other Names References Uses Obesity Diabetes […]

Antioxidant: Cocoa PE Theobromine is a Dirivative of Cocoa Beans and is a very rich source of Polyphenols, important antioxidants. See Also: Theobromine

Coconut milk is the liquid that comes from the grated meat of a brown coconut. It should not be confused with Coconut water. The color and rich taste of coconut milk can be attributed to the high oil content. Most of the fat is saturated fat. Coconut milk is a very popular food ingredient used […]

Coconuts are an excellent source of nutrition and have healthful meat, juice, and oil. The oil is arguably the most nutritious and has many health benefits. Coconut oil is over 90% saturated fat and has antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti fungal properties. Coconut oil also has antioxidant properties and it helps in the absorption of other […]

Mint, the well known mouth and breath freshener that is scientifically known as Mentha, has more than two dozen species and hundreds of varieties. It is an herb that has been used for hundreds of years for its remarkable medicinal properties. Benefits Digestion: Mint is a great appetizer or palate cleanser, and it promotes digestion. […]

Eicosapentaenoic acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is a fatty acid found in the flesh of coldwater fish, including mackerel, herring, tuna, halibut, salmon, cod liver, whale blubber, or seal blubber. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Treating depression, when used with conventional antidepressants For healing wounds after surgery and shortening recovery time, when […]

Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. “Chia” means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster. That makes sense, as chia seeds are a concentrated food containing […]

Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) Vitex agnus-castus is the fruit of the chaste tree. The fruit and seed are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Side Effects Interactions Other Names References Uses Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – *Vitex agnus-castus is sometimes called “the women’s herb.” It is used for menstrual cycle irregularities, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), […]

Clove oil is an essential oil extracted from the clove plant. Contents Uses Side Effects Cautions Other Names References Uses Clove oil is a natural analgesic and antiseptic, used primarily in dentistry. It is generally purchased in pharmacies over the counter as a home remedy for dental pain relief, mainly toothaches. It is also found […]

Mandarin essential oil, being citrus oil itself, blends with most of the other citrus oils such as those of neroli, grapefruit, orange, lime, and lemon. Along with these, it also blends well with Bergamot Oil, and the essential oils cinnamon, clary sage, clove, frankincense, lavender and nutmeg. Contents Benefits Cautions References Benefits Antiseptic: It protects […]