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Boswellia serrata, derived from the resinous oleoresin of the Indian tree, has served as a traditional anti-inflammatory, expectorant, astringent, and antiseptic agent in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. This extract contains essential oils, terpenoids, sugars, and volatile acids, including beta-boswellic acid. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Vaccinium Corymbosum Derived from concentrated blueberry juice, blueberry extract serves as a natural health supplement. Blueberries are rich in polyphenolic compounds, with catechin being the primary flavonoid at 387 mg/100 g fresh weight. Epicatechin levels range from 34 to 129 mg/100 g fresh weight, while total anthocyanins span from 84 to 113 mg/100…

Botanical name: Cuminum cyminum Other name: Cumin Seed Extract Derived from the herb Cuminum cyminum, native to the East Mediterranean and South Asia and belonging to the Apiaceae family (a member of the parsley family), cumin seeds are oblong and yellow-grey. These seeds have been a staple in numerous cuisines across various food cultures for…

Botanical name: Cucumis sativus Cucumber extract or cucumber oil is rich in antioxidants, ascorbic acid, and lactic acid. Consequently, when applied topically, cucumber offers skin benefits such as antioxidant protection and soothing properties. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Crataegus monogyna Other name: whitehorn, maybush, or haw Traditionally, extracts derived from the leaves and flowers of Crataegus spp., specifically hawthorn species, have been employed, showcasing documented preclinical and clinical activities within the field of cardiovascular medicine. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Vaccinium macrocarpon Other name: American cranberry, black cranberry, European cranberry, low cranberry, mossberry, Oxycoccus macrocarpus, trailing swamp cranberry, Vaccinium edule, Vaccinium erythrocarpum, vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium occycoccus, and Vaccinium vitis. Cranberry extract originates from a diminutive, well-established plant cultivated across North America. It holds a significant legacy of usage among Native American communities, particularly…

Botanical name: Zea mays L./ Stigma Maydis Other name: Barbe de Maïs, Blé d’Inde, Cheveux de Maïs, Indian Corn, Maidis Stigma, Maïs Violet, Maize Silk, Purple Corn, Seda de Maíz, Soie de Maïs, Stigma Maydis, Yu Mi Xiu, Zea, Zea mays The application of corn silk extract proves beneficial in addressing conditions associated with elevated…

Botanical name: Symphytum officinale Other name: Quaker comfrey, cultivated comfrey, boneset, knitbone, consound, and slippery-root. The leaf roots of the comfrey plant contain chemical compounds known as allantoin and rosmarinic acid. Allantoin facilitates the growth of new skin cells, and rosmarinic acid contributes to pain relief and reduction of inflammation. Extracts derived from the roots…

Other name: cow milk colostrum, bovine colostrum immune milk, lactobin, LC2N, BCC (bovine colostrum concentrate), hyperimmune milk, early milk, and lactoferrin. Bovine colostrum powder boasts a high protein content while being low in sugar and fat. Additionally, it serves various purposes in human health, contributing to the enhancement of neonatal immunity. Furthermore, colostrum exhibits a…