Chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita or Matricaria Recutita) tea has been a popular remedy throughout the ages. It is legendary in literature, popular nursery rhymes, and fairy tales.
Plant extracts & derivatives
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice is derived from Calabrian golden orange juice, rich in vitamin C, and contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, H, and PP. It is a yellow to light brown liquid with a characteristic odor and acidic pH of 3.0 - 4.0.
Spotted Geranium, known as Geranium maculatum, is a native North American wild perennial that can grow up to two feet tall. The plant has long hairy stems, broad leaves that are segmented into toothed fifths, and five-petaled pink to lavender flowers from April to June.
Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) is a tree native to India and cultivated in all the tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) has a long history of medicinal use. High in Vitamin A, It was used to treat eye disorders, excess weight, bleeding gums, arthritis, rheumatism, atherosclerosis, kidney and liver disorders, and internal swelling.
The leaves of Burdock (Arctium Lappa) have been used externally for treating knee disorders and swollen joints. Arctium Lappa has antibacterial, diuretic, and antifungal properties, which make it helpful in washing for sores and treating acne, eczema, ulcers, and scaly skin disorders.
Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus; Butcherbroom) was first used as an animal repellent and barrier in the meat trading industry. Years later, it was used to scrub chopping blocks and decorate meat platters.
Japanese Green Tea (Camellia Oleifera) has long been revered in many cultures as a remedy for various dysfunctions. Discovered in China almost 5,000 years ago, its utilization for refreshment and as a beneficial health nutrient quickly spread around the world.
At the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists have been studying capsaicin, the substance in Capsicum peppers that gives the pungent flavor chili lovers esteem. Recent findings could result in better therapeutic uses for compounds like capsaicin, collectively called capsaicinoids.
Watermelon (Citrullus Vulgaris) is a native of Africa, the Mediterranean Region, and Southern Asia. It has been a staple food of Egyptians, the people of the Near East, and Southern Asia since the earliest times.
Crepidiastrum Denticulatum Leaf/Stem Extract is a natural extract from a native plant (Yakushisou) that protects the skin against environmental damage and delays aging.
American herbalists have been known to use Wild Yam (Dioscorea Villosa) root to treat painful menstruation, ovarian pain and cramps, and problems of childbirth.
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract is a natural ingredient derived from Canadian Willowherb. Historically, preparations from Canadian Willowherb have been used for wound healing and as an anti-inflammatory and soothing remedy for burns and insect bites.
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a natural extract derived from a shrub that grows rapidly in the Canadian wilderness. Canadian Willow Herb thrives even after forest fires and displays the phytochemical ability to survive in harsh weather conditions.
There have always been ‘natural’ remedies that the indigenous populations have used in most parts of the tropics – their reported efficiency has become part of the local folklore. These include Neem bark, Eucalyptus leaves, and Myrrh oil.
The Banana (Musa Sapientum) plant looks like a tree, but it is actually a very large barkless plant.
The value of peat has long been recognized. It is well-used in traditional bathes to cleanse, soothe, and invigorate skin. Nowadays, different peat bathes and peat masks constitute a substantial part of the Spa Culture of the northern countries.
Poria Cocos Extract is derived from a fungus widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is rich in lanostane-type triterpenoids.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an orange-brown to red-brown liquid with a characteristic odor. It is a natural ingredient derived from white willow bark.