Category: Ingredients

Pullulan Capsules are made of pullulan, a natural polysaccharide of non-animal origin and are vegetarian alternative of gelatine capsules. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Pullulan capsules are vegetarian capsules used as a green alternative to capsules traditionally used in pharmaceuticals. Benefits Pullulan capsules are said to have the following beneficial properties: starch free, gluten free, […]

Cerium is a soft silvery-white metal with symbol Ce. It tarnishes when exposed to air.  Because it is soft enough, you can cut with a knife. It is the second element in the lanthanide series. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Cerium is a soft, gray metal that is used in heat resistant alloys, gas lantern mantles, a […]

Cerasee tea, also called Jamaican cerasee tea and Jamaican bush tea.  Cerasee tea is well known as a blood cleanser. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Cerasse is a plant that is used to make a medicinal tea. Benefits Cerasee tea is said to be a blood purifier and a way to control blood […]

Cetrimonium bromide is a quaternary ammonium surfactant. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Cetrimonium chloride, cetrimonium bromie, and steartrimonium chloride are quaternary ammonium salts used in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products. Benefits All three ingredients are said to prevent or inhibit the buildup of static electricity. Cetrimonium chloride and cetrimonium bromide are also said to […]

Centaury, also, known as Centaurium erythraea. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Centaury is an herb used as medicine to treat loss of appetite and upset stomach. It is also used as flavoring in beverages. Benefits The chemicals in centaury are said to improve the appetite. Cautions Pregnant and breast-feeding women should avoid large […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Celtic sea salt is used as an additive in food and drinks. Benefits Celtic sea salt contains trace minerals that are said to help the body function properly. It also helps to replenish salt lost from sweat. Celtic sea salt is said to have the following beneficial effects on […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Cedrus deodara oil is traditionally used as an incense ingredient to aid in meditation. Benefits Cedrus deodara oil is said to stimulate the body and calm the mind. It is known for its soothing qualities to sore bodies and breath. Cedrus deodara oil also has an affinity […]

Contents Uses Cautions Other Names References Uses Cascarilla is a plant used to treat digestion problems, diarrhea, and vomiting. Cautions Pregnant and breast-feeding women should avoid the use of cascarilla as there is not enough information on its safety. Other Names Bahama Cascarilla, Carcanapire, Cascarille, Chacarilla, Clutia eluteria, Corteza Eluteriana, Croton eluteria, Quina Aromática, Sweet […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Hickory nut is used primarily as food, however it is also used in cosmetics and other industrial applications. There are ~18 species of hickory trees that produce hickory nuts. These species include: Carya dabieshanensis Carya cathayensis Carya hunanensis Carya kweichowensis Carya poilanei Carya tonkinensis Carya floridana Carya glabra […]

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Heart seed is used to treat rheumatism, nervous diseases, stiffness of the limbs, and snakebite. Benefits Heart seed is said to have the following beneficial properties: diaphoretic diuretic emetic emmenagogue laxative refrigerant rubefacient stomachic sudorific Other Names cardiospermum halicacabum References Source: http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/c/cardiospermum-halicacabum=heart-seed.php