Category: Ingredients

Pau d’arco Pau d’arco is a tree with extremely hard wood. Its name is the Portuguese word for “bow stick,” an appropriate term considering the tree’s use by the native South American Indians for making hunting bows. The bark and wood are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses […]

Papaya Leaf The papaya plant – also called pawpaw in Australia and known scientifically as Carica papaya – is most widely known for its delicious orange fruit. Native to Southern Mexico and the Carribean, papaya now grows throughout most tropical and subtropical countries in the world. Papaya leaf tea may have a number of health […]

Menthol Oil “Menthol” is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from cornmint, peppermint or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Menthol Oil also know as Peppermint oil. It […]

Essential Oil There are more than 90 essential oils, and each has its own health benefits. Most essential oil blend well with other essential oils in terms of function and odor, which allows herbalists to prepare a vast repertoire of aromatic essential oil combinations. Uses Essential oils are used extensively in aromatherapy and various traditional […]

Lignans are naturally occurring chemicals widespread within the plant and animal kingdoms. Several lignans—with intimidating names such as secoisolariciresinol—are considered to be phytoestrogens, plant chemicals that mimic the hormone estrogen. These are especially abundant in Flaxseeds and Sesame seeds. Lignans are being studied for possible use in cancer prevention, particularly breast cancer. Like other phytoestrogens […]

Alpha-linolenic acid Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential omega-3 fatty acid. It is called “essential” because it is needed for normal human growth and development. Nuts, such as walnuts, are good sources of alpha-linolenic acid. It is also found in vegetable oils such as Flaxseed (linseed) oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, and soybean oil, as well as […]

Flaxseeds (or linseeds) are the seeds of the flax plant which is used to make linen cloth. Flax was first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent region. Flax was cultivated extensively in ancient Egypt where linen was used in priestly and royal clothing and temple walls had paintings of flowering flax. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions […]

   Cholesterol is a waxy substance that comes from two sources: your body and food. Your body, and especially your liver, makes all the cholesterol you need and circulates it through the blood. But cholesterol is also found in foods from animal sources, such as meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Your liver produces more […]

Panthenol is a form of Vitamin B5(Pantothenic Acid), used as a moisturizer and lubricating compound. It is used as a hair and skin conditioner. Source: www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/704436/PANTHENOL/

Ozokerite, Ceresin and Montan Wax are mineral waxes, derived from coal and shale. Emulsifying Wax, Synthetic Wax and Synthetic Beeswax are manufactured waxes. In cosmetics and personal care products, these waxes are used in many types of products including lipsticks, baby products, eye and facial makeup, as well as nail care, skin care, suntan, sunscreen, […]