Botanical name: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Yeast extracts are produced by eliminating the water-insoluble cell walls of yeast and concentrating the water-soluble cellular content. This cellular content comprises a variety of components, including proteins, amino acids, glucans, nucleotides, B-group vitamins, and minerals.
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Botanical name: Hordeum vulgare
Yavakshara is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy employed for the treatment of urinary diseases, abdominal pain, bloating, and various other conditions. Additionally, it serves as a key ingredient in numerous therapeutic formulations. The preparation of Yavakshara alkali involves utilizing the entire plant of barley, scientifically known as Hordeum vulgare.
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Botanical name: Achillea millefolium
Other name: old man’s pepper, devil’s nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier’s woundwort, and thousand seal.
Derived from the flowers of Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow), this extract consists of 20% extract dissolved in a mixture of water and glycerin. Renowned for its refreshing, cooling, and toning properties, Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a globally growing plant, and its above-ground parts are utilized for medicinal purposes. Yarrow contains specific chemicals that may assist in alleviating stomach cramps and combating infections.
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Botanical name: Artemisia absinthium
Other name: sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort or annual wormwood
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is an herb employed in the production of alcoholic beverages such as vermouth and absinthe. Notably, its oil contains the chemical thujone, which has the potential to be poisonous. The presence of thujone in wormwood oil stimulates the central nervous system and may lead to seizures and other adverse effects.
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Botanical name: Dioscorea villosa
Other name: wild yam, Atlantic yam, common wild yam, wild yam-root, yellow yam, colic root, and rheumatism root.
Derived from the roots of Dioscorea Villosa, Wild Yam Extract consists of 20% extract dissolved in a solution of water and glycerin. This extract is characterized by its soothing, calming, and purifying properties. Wild yam, a plant known for containing diosgenin, is often promoted as a natural source of DHEA, as this compound can be utilized in laboratory settings to synthesize estrogen and DHEA. It’s worth noting that there are over 600 species of wild yams, with approximately 12 of them being edible.
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Botanical name: Rosa acicularis
Other name: Rosa canina, “wild rose” or “dog rose”
Crafted from rose buds and petals dissolved in a mixture of glycerin and water, Wild Rose Extract is renowned for its antioxidant properties, as well as its abundance in minerals and vitamins. Beyond these benefits, the extract aids in diminishing spots and scars while nourishing the skin.
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Botanical name: Phaseolus Vulgaris L.
Other name: common kidney bean, rajma in India, surkh (red) lobia in Pakistan
Commonly recognized as Phaseolamin, White Kidney Bean Extract is widely employed as a ‘starch blocker’ or ‘carb blocker,’ serving as a natural aid for weight loss. Functioning as a dietary carbohydrate blocker, it reduces the absorption of dietary carbohydrates within the body. This is achieved by slowing down alpha-amylase activity, thereby impeding the conversion of excess sugar (glucose) into fat.
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Botanical name: Hamamelis virginiana
Other name: Hamamelis water
Witch hazel products are crafted from the stem, bark, or leaves of the witch hazel plant (Hamamelis virginiana), a native shrub of North America. The skin benefits of witch hazel have a longstanding history, as evidenced by documented usage of the plant’s extracts by Native Americans over time.
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Botanical name: Triticum aestivum
Other name: Triticum aestivum, Gehun, Godhi, bahudugdha, godhuma, godumai, godumbaiyarisi, godumalu
Wheatgrass boasts a low-calorie profile while being rich in essential nutrients, featuring antioxidants like glutathione, vitamin C, and vitamin E. These antioxidants play a crucial role in combating free radicals within the body, thereby mitigating oxidative stress and providing protection against health conditions such as arthritis, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Botanical name: Vitex negundo
Other name: Chinese chaste tree, five-leaved chaste tree, or horseshoe vitex, or nisinda, Nirgundi and Sindhuvara
Nirgundi (Vitex Negundo) Extract is derived from an evergreen medicinal deciduous shrub. Originating in India, it is also prevalent in Bangladesh, China, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Japan. Often cultivated as a natural fence for agricultural lands and homes, its leaves serve dual purposes as a biopesticide and insecticide. Dried leaves, when placed alongside woolen clothes, effectively repel insects, and the smoke generated from these leaves is utilized as a mosquito repellent.
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