Category: Ingredients

Beta Sitosterol Beta-sitosterol is a substance found in plants, it’s used to make medicine. It is found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Beta-sitosterol is used for heart disease and high cholesterol. It is also used for boosting the immune system and for preventing colon cancer, as […]

Beta-Carotene Beta-carotene is a Carotenoid, one of a group of plant pigments known to have antioxidant and other effects. Beta-Carotene is quickly converted into vitamin A inside the body. Beta-carotene is often thought of as a form of vitamin A itself. Having normal levels of vitamin A is key for good vision, strong immunity, and […]

Bergamot Fruit Bergamot is a plant that produces a type of citrus fruit. Oil taken from the peel of the fruit is used to make medicine. (Bergamot Oil (Bergaptene Free) (Citrus Bergamia Oil) is an essential oil that is derived through cold compression (as opposed to the steam distillation process of many other essential oils). […]

Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees. It is mainly esters of fatty acids and various long-chain alcohols. The three major beeswax products are yellow beeswax, white beeswax, and beeswax absolute. Yellow beeswax is the crude product obtained from the honeycomb. White beeswax is made from yellow beeswax by […]

Bayberry Bayberry grows as a large evergreen shrub or small tree that is widely distributed throughout the southern and eastern US. It is known for its small bluish-white berries. The bayberry is best known for its berries, from which a wax is derived to make fragrant bayberry candles. Contents Uses Cautions Other Names References Uses […]

Contents Uses Cautions Interactions References Uses This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. […]

Baking Soda is a natural source Sodium Bicarbonate, known for its many cooking, cleaning, personal care and medicinal purposes. Baking soda can be found in all living things and usually appears as a fine powder. History: Ancients Egyptians used natural deposits of Natron, a mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, as a cleansing agent […]

BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)is a lab-made chemical. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses BHT is added to foods as a preservative. People also use it as medicine. BHT is used to treat genital herpes and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Some people apply BHT directly to the skin for cold sores. Benefits BHT […]

   Avocados are very high in omega-3 fatty acids, the good kind of fat, in the form of alpha-linolenic acid. It accounts for about three-quarters of the calories in an avocado. Monounsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol and improve heart health. Avocados also have a higher percentage of protein than other fruits. Their sugar levels […]

Astragalus Astragalus is an herb used for the common cold, upper respiratory infections, allergies, fibromyalgia, anemia, HIV/AIDS, and to strengthen and regulate the immune system. It is also used for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), kidney disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Reducing side effects of chemotherapy. Early research suggests […]