Herbal Supplement Information

The wild primrose flower found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia only opens its pale yellow petals in the evening and because of this, it came to be known as the evening primrose. The evening primrose oil is extracted from Oenothera biennis whose seeds contain special fatty oil that is used in various [...]

Oregano oil is found in the leaves and flowering tops of more than two dozen fragrant plant species. The herb oregano is widely known for its mild minty flavor. The most popular Origanum species in North America is Origanum vulgare also called European oregano or origanum which is a member of the mint family (Labiatae). [...]

PABA or para-aminobenzoic acid is a component of folic acid which is a member of the B family of vitamins. It is a necessary ingredient in breaking down and using proteins, in forming red blood cells and in helping in the manufacture of folic acid in the intestines. It is manufactured in natural way in [...]

Glutamine is an amino acid that is classified under the nonessential group since it can be readily synthesized by various tissues in the body, including the skeletal muscles, liver, and adipose tissue. Further developments in science stated however that conditionally, glutamine can be an essential amino acid. When the metabolic demand for glutamine exceeds the [...]

In our body, we have what we call as adrenal glands that are the main system for handling the negatives effects of stress.  As such, the adrenal glands are then responsible for safeguarding the other system from the effects of every type of emotional, physical, and mental stress.  However, there are really some instances that [...]

If you have ever stepped into a well-tended garden or grow a garden of your own, then you are probably familiar with the shrub lavender. For most of us, we know lavender as a scent used in perfumes, a kind of purple dye, a pretty spring flower. But did you know that this sweet-smelling vine [...]

Ipriflavone, or 7-isopropoxyisoflavone, is synthetically derived from the naturally occurring isoflavone. Isoflavones are flavonoid compounds found in soybeans (called daidzein) and other plants. Ipriflavones have the same effects as estrogen, the female hormone in the body. 1. Ipriflavone and Osteoporosis Clinical studies, including numerous double-blind trials, have examined how ipriflavone works to prevent osteoporosis. The [...]

Questions like “What are carotenoids? What does it do to the body? Where are they found?” are just so common when dealing with carotenoids. One of the best things to remember about this topic is basically its being a highly colored group, which include red, orange, and yellow, of fat soluble plant pigments. All creatures, [...]

Nicknamed as a “living fossil”, the Ginkgo biloba is a unique tree that remains unchanged through the passage of time. It has been in existence since the time of the dinosaurs and therefore considered as the sole living link between the lower and higher plants. The Chinese, and later the Japanese, who called it Ginkyo, [...]

Maca is a plant that is native to the Andes and grown by the indigenous people for centuries as a food crop. But aside from being a source of food, the Andean natives had other uses for it as well. The maca plant, belonging to the mustard family, has a long history of being a [...]