Cocoa extract (also referred to as cocoa polyphenolics) is derived from cocoa seeds as a bitter bulk ingredient for commercial usage and supplementation. Supplementing cocoa extract or eating dark chocolate …
Licorice belongs to the Fabaceae family and covers several types of plants with the common name Glycyrrhiza. The word glycyrrhiza is derived from Greek and means “sweet root.” The herb …
Pycnogenol is a product that is extracted from the bark of European coastal pine, growing in southwestern France (Pinus maritime or Pinus pinaster) and is prepared by a patented …
The term propolis (bee glue) is of Greek origin. In translation, it means “protection of the city" – that has a relation to the complex hierarchy colony in the …
Psyllium Husks (Indian white plantain, Plantago Psyllium, Plantaginaceae) is a plant, known throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas because of its valuable soluble fiber. The reason why exactly this plant …
Saw palmetto is a dwarf palm called with the scientific name Serenoa repens, which grows almost on the entire southeast coast of the United States. Saw palmetto contains large …
Kawaratake is the Japanese name of Trametes Versicolor, also known as Coriolus Versicolor and Turkey Tail Mushroom. This is a woody mushroom growing widely in Europe and the rest …
Vitamin K, together with vitamins A, E and D is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin K is responsible for two very important things – it regulates the …
The bark of Salix Alba (White Willow) has been used in folk medicine since ancient times. It is a known agent for reducing fever and pain, for strengthening the …
Fo-Ti known as Polygonum multiflorum is one of the most popular herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is known more commonly as He shou wu in China and Fo-ti …