Author: Mystique

Botanical name: Senna occidentalis

Other name: Coffee Senna

Derived from the Cassia occidentalis Linn plant, Cassia Occidentalis Extract Powder is a pharmaceutical-grade extract characterized by its yellow-brown appearance, distinct aroma, and flavor, offering a multitude of health benefits. The extraction process follows a 10:1 ratio, with a loss on drying limited to less than or equal to 5.0%. Employing water and alcohol as solvents, the powder undergoes thorough testing for residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbial contaminants to ensure both safety and quality.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antibacterial
• Antifungal
• Antidiabetic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anticancerous
• Antimutagenic
• Hepatoprotective activity.

Botanical name: Cassia fistula

Other name: golden shower, purging cassia, Indian laburnum, Kani Konna

The extract derived from Indian laburnum seeds is obtained from the seeds of the golden shower tree (Cassia fistula), a medicinal plant with a centuries-old history of use in Indian traditional medicine. This extract is employed to enhance and optimize the functionality of blood vessels.

Medicinal Uses:

• Healing of wounds
• Gastrointestinal illness
• Ease those bowels
• Chase the flu
• Slash down that temperature
• Support your intestinal tract

Botanical name: Frangula purshiana

Other name: cascara, cascara buckthorn, cascara sagrada, bearberry, and in the Chinook Jargon

Cascara sagrada (Frangula purshiana) is a shrub whose dried bark was once FDA approved as an over-the-counter (OTC) laxative specifically for treating constipation. Presently, it is commonly incorporated into supplements. Cascara sagrada contains active chemicals that induce bowel stimulation, resulting in a laxative effect.

Medicinal Uses:

• Severe nausea
• Loss of energy
• Headaches
• Muscle weakness, spasms, or cramps
• Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
• Skipped heartbeats (palpitations)
• Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
• Numbness or tingling of the hands or feet (neuropathy)
• Reduced urine output
• Confusion
• Return of constipation (rebound constipation)

Botanical name: Daucus Carota Sativa

Carrot root extract, typically presented as a vivid orange liquid, is a botanical ingredient extracted from the edible orange portion or ‘root’ of the carrot plant (Daucus carota subsp. sativus). It is utilized for its antioxidant and conditioning properties.

Medicinal Uses:

• Increases cell turnover
• Brightens skin
• Reduces inflammation

Botanical name: Carica papaya L.

Papaya leaves and their extracts are available as dietary supplements, aimed at enhancing the immune system and boosting platelet counts. Laboratory studies have demonstrated the antibacterial effects of papaya leaf extracts. Furthermore, several clinical studies have indicated the potential benefits of papaya leaf extract in the treatment of dengue fever and the augmentation of platelet counts.

Medicinal Uses:

• Delicious and Loaded With Nutrients
• Has Powerful Antioxidant Effects
• Has Anticancer Properties
• May Improve Heart Health
• May Fight Inflammation
• May Improve Digestion
• Protects Against Skin Damage
• Delicious and Versatile

Caralluma fimbriata, an edible cactus, has been traditionally employed by tribal Indians to curb hunger and boost endurance. The impact of Caralluma extract was evaluated in overweight individuals through a placebo-controlled randomized trial.

Medicinal Uses:

• Reduce appetite
• Obesity
• Anxiety
• Inherited disorder
• Weight loss supplement
• Elevated blood pressure
• Cardiovascular disease

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum

Other name: bell, poblano, cayenne, pimiento (including those used to make paprika), jalapeño, serrano, and various other chili peppers.

Capsicum Extract (Capsaicin) finds extensive applications in medicine, the military, and the chemical industry. Natural capsaicin production is predominantly utilized in the research and development of medicine, leveraging its potent pain-relieving effects. Additionally, it has been noted to enhance the production of serotonin in the brain.

Medicinal Uses:

• Relieve anxiety
• Manage panic attacks
• Digestion problems
• Post-herpetic pain
• Circulatory problems (peripheral)
• Clotting disorders
• Diarrhea

Botanical name: Myrciaria dubia

Other name: camu-camu, caçari, araçá-d’água, or camocamo

Known for its tangy flavor, camu camu is replete with vital vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, notably abundant in vitamin C, potassium, and calcium. Typically available as a powdered extract, nutritional information is commonly provided based on weight in grams or teaspoon measurements.

Medicinal Uses:

• High in vitamin C
• Contains powerful antioxidants
• May fight inflammation
• Reduced weight
• Improved blood sugar levels
• Antimicrobial properties
• Healthier blood pressure

Botanical name: Camellia oleifera Abel

Other name: Green Tea

Derived from the Camellia oleifera plant, green tea leaf extract hails from a variety that originated in China but is now cultivated globally. Similar to its counterpart, Camellia sinensis (the most widely recognized type of green tea), it serves as a bountiful source of antioxidants, making it a valuable addition to various skincare products.

Medicinal Uses:

• Skin health
• Heart health
• Stomach aches
• Ringworm
• Dandruff

Botanical name: Coffea arabica

Naturally present as an alkaloid in tea and coffee shrubs, caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant believed to function as an antagonist for adenosine receptors on neurons. Its solubility in hot water enables extraction from brewed coffee grounds or tea leaves.

Medicinal Uses:

• Weight loss
• Alertness
• Sports performance
• Brain function
• Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
• Memory
• Liver and colon
• Eyelid spasm
• Cataracts
• Skin cancer
• Kidney stones
• Mouth, throat, and other cancers
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes