Category: Ingredients

Contents Uses Benefits Other names References Uses Alaria esculenta is an edible seaweed that is used in many soups and broths. Its nutrients are also used in some vitamins. Benefits Alaria esculenta contains many ingredients that have the potential to add mineral and nutritional value to a diet. Minerals including iodine, calcium, iron, and others that […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other names References   Uses Agrostis gigantea, commonly known as black bent and redtop, is a species of grass widely used as pasture grass until the 1940s when soybeans and other grasses replaced it. Redtop is also used medicinally to treat allergy symptoms. Benefits Pollen is extracted from the redtop […]

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses African black soap originates from West African countries and is used as a cleanser for oily and dry skin as well as to treat skin conditions including acne and psoriasis. Benefits The ingredients in African black soap provide various benefits. Vitamin A supports the skin’s production of collagen to keep […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Adipic acid is an organic compound used in a variety of ways. It is primarily used in the industrial production of nylon, however it is also used in fragrances, medicine, and food. Benefits pH adjuster pH buffer Fragrance ingredient Cautions Adipic acid is mildly toxic and a mild skin, eye, and […]

  Activated charcoal, made from common charcoal by heat in the presence of a gas that causes the development of pores in the charcoal. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses treat poisonings reduce intestinal gas lower cholesterol levels prevent hangovers treat bile flow problems during pregnancy Benefits Activated charcoal traps chemicals in […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Acremonium strictum is a fungus isolated from indoor building materials including fiber glass insulation used in heating and cooling systems. It is used in homeopathic indoor allergy pills. Benefits Acremonium strictum relieves individuals from allergy symptoms via stimulation of the body’s allergic reaction systems. Cautions Stop and consult […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Acetamide MEA is created via the combination of acetamide and monoethanolamine (MEA) and is used to produce cosmetics and personal care products including shampoo and conditioners, lotions, and bubble baths. Benefits Skin: Acetamide MEA functions in cosmetics and personal care products by taking moisture from the air […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses The Acer rubrum is a member of the maple tree family. Various parts of the tree including the sap and bark are used for medicinal and edible purposes. The sugary sap creates syrup that is used as sweetener in food. The inner bark as a powder is used […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses The Acer negundo is a member of the maple tree family. Various parts of the tree including the sap and inner bark are used for medicinal and edible purposes. The sugary sap creates syrup that is used as sweetener in food. The inner bark as a powder is […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Abrus Fruticulosus is a small woody vine native to the forests in India. Abrus Fruticulosus is a species of flowering plants in the pea family. Benefits The roots of Abrus Fruticulosus are used to treat stomach problems. The leaves are used to sweeten traditional medicines in Thailand. Cautions Handling […]