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Botanical name: Silybum marianum Other name: doodh patra Named for the distinctive white veins on its sizable prickly leaves, milk thistle is a plant whose seeds contain an active ingredient called silymarin. Extracted from these seeds, silymarin is thought to possess antioxidant properties. Milk thistle is available in various forms, including oral capsules, tablets, and…

Botanical name: Tagetes Other name: Calendula officinalis, Common Marigold, Garden Marigold, Gold bloom, Holligold, Marigold, Mary Bud, Pot Marigold, Ruddles Derived from the petals of the marigold flower, an ornamental plant commonly known as Genda, Marigold Extract is a valuable source of lutein, often recognized as an essential eye vitamin. Lutein, a potent antioxidant found…

Botanical name: Moringa oleifera Other name: Horseradish tree, drumstick tree, African moringa, radish tree, arango, badumbo, ben, bentree, ben oil tree, caragua, murunga, murinna, moringo, la mu shu, maranga- calalu, teberindo Moringa leaf extract has potential applications as a food preservative, extending the shelf life of meat by mitigating oxidation. Abundant in antioxidants such as…

Botanical name: Lepidium meyenii Other name: Ginseng Andin, Peruvian Ginseng, Lepidium meyenii, or Lepidium peruvianum Originating from the Andes region of Peru, maca root is a vegetable that can be incorporated into food as an additive or consumed in supplement form, available as tablets, capsules, or liquid. Some reports propose that maca root may enhance…

Botanical name: Citrus limonum Crafted from impeccably ripe lemons, pure lemon extract is meticulously produced through careful extraction. The resulting aroma is rich and intricate, offering a bold and pure natural lemon flavor that lacks the typical sourness associated with lemon juice. This extract, derived from the flavor-packed lemon oil, is commonly employed in cakes,…

Other name: L-Glutathione, Glutinal, Deltathione, Neuthion, Copren, Glutide Glutathione is a compound synthesized from the amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid. Formed within the liver, it plays a crucial role in various bodily processes, including tissue construction and repair, the synthesis of essential chemicals and proteins, and the proper functioning of the immune system.…

Other name: devil’s tongue, konjaku, konnyaku, or voodoo lily Konjac glucomannan, a food storage polysaccharide, is extracted in significant quantities from the tubers of Amorphophallus konjac C. Koch. Cultivated for centuries in China and Japan, this plant has been utilized both as a food source and a food additive. Its use in the Western world…

Botanical name: Crataegus monogyna Jacq Other name: hawthorn, quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry Hawthorn berries and extracts hold a historical place in traditional medicine, particularly for addressing digestive issues. A study revealed that the phenolic and flavonoid compounds found in hawthorn berry extracts exhibit anti-inflammatory, gastroprotective, anti-microbial, and free radical-scavenging properties. Medicinal Uses:

Other name: yin yang huo Horny goat weed encompasses various herb species within the Epimedium genus, also recognized as “yin yang huo.” While there is limited evidence of its health benefits, this herb contains chemicals that may contribute to enhanced blood flow and improved sexual function. Medicinal Uses: