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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. Medicinal Uses:

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. Medicinal Uses:

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…