Acacia Gum- Acacia belongs to the Mimosacaea family and is a cousin of legumes. This plant produces acacia gum only in adverse conditions like drought, poor soil or heat. This is because the trees get damaged and produce gum. The abundance of acacia gum is in Sudan. Acacia gum is tasteless, colorless and is soluble in cold water. Acacia gum is a blend of proteins and complex polysaccharides. The bark is stripped from the unhealthy plants and then they form gum that dries such that the can be later on collected. The gum drops have irregular shape and are yellowish white or beige in color. Acacia gum is employed in many items ranging from ice cream to ink. This gum is also used in herbal medicines to bind pills as well as to stabilize emulsions. This gum is useful in producing a source for applying balsams, oils, camphor, resins and musk. The acacia trees are known as gum Arabic, or talha. However, the preferred resin is traded as acacia gum.

Buchu Leaves are derived from shrubs with a peppermint-like flavour that is native to South Africa. It is traditionally used as a cure for many illnesses. It is an effective diuretic that prevents water retention, reduce bloating and swelling. Buchu leaves also aids in weight management and weight loss. It helps in cleansing the bladder and urinary tract from toxins and is also an effective tonic. It has antiseptic properties that aids in the treatment of inflammation of urethra, bladder infections and urinary tract disorders. It also helps in getting rid of kidney stones. Bachu leaves also cures coughs and colds, relieves nausea and stomach gas.

Calcium, a mineral vital to the human body, Calcium is necessary for many bodily functions, such as muscle contraction, and proper heart function.

Glycerineis a humectant that naturally attract moisture to your skin. Being a natural byproduct of soap making, most times it is used in the making of lotions, creams and special soaps. Glycerin is a neutral, sweet-tasting, colorless, thick liquid with a high boiling point and freezes to a gummy paste. It is highly hygroscopic meaning it easily absorbs water from the air. Some other uses of glycerin include conserving preserved fruit, as a base for lotions, prevention of freezing in hydraulic jacks and even preservation of specimens in laboratories. Glycerin is also used in the manufacture of soaps which can contain up to 25% pure glycerin. This makes the soaps very moisturizing to the skin.

Juniper Berry is found in the Northern Hemisphere. Juniper Berries enhance sausages, meat, stews, soups and stuffing. Juniper Berries contain a bitter sweet aroma. This is widely used in French and Scandinavian kitchens. Juniper berries are crushed prior to use and can be used in beef and pork. Juniper berries is found in North America, North Africa and northern Asia. However, the commercial producers are southern Europe and Hungary, particularly Italy. Juniper Berries were used as medicinal fruit by Arab physicians. This was also recommended against plague and snake bite during the renaissance period. It also has an air cleansing fragrance and is hence used to freshening stale air. In fact, the Swiss used to sanitize stale air by burning the berries with heating fuel. Juniper berries is also added with Gin, the alcoholic drink to get a unique aroma. Juniper berries are soft to touch and should be stored in cool places in airtight container. Juniper berries blends with spices and herbs especially sage, thyme, bay leaves, oregano, garlic and onions.

Magnesium Stearate is coommonly used as a filling agent in the manufacture of capsules and tablets, such as vitamins, the source of this ingredient is typically bovine. However, there is an increasing number of vegetarian options in which the product specifically indicates it contains magnesium stearate from vegetable sources.

Maltodextrin, an easily digestible carbohydrate, the name deriving from the Dextrose polymers it contains which vary in length. It may be derived from a number of different sources, but usually this is from corn or potato, though it can be produced from wheat and other cereals. On the Glycemic scale it has one of the highest rating. It’s use results in the rapid and extreme rise in the blood sugar, but is contained in many products aimed at those trying to increase body mass. It contains almost no fat or protein, but is an inexpensive form of energy stimulant.

Parsley Leaves are regarded as one of the most potent spices in fighting disease and is also the most common of all culinary herbs. Apart from serving as a garnishing on a variety of foods, parsley has a high medicinal value. One of its main medicinal purposes is the high content of iron, which helps to prevent anemia and also assists in the rejuvenation of blood cells. It clears toxins in the liver, thereby reducing liver congestion. Parsley is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, which are needed for a healthy immune system. Parsley is also a well known source for folic acid, which helps in reducing cancerous cells. Vitamin K, which is necessary for clotting of the blood is also made available through parsley.

Potassium is an electrolyte, a substance that maintains the fluid levels in the body. It is helpful in regulating blood pressure and heart function. Intake of potassium can benefit people suffering from hypertension. Research has found that a potassium supplement intake decreased incidence of stroke by 60 percent. It neutralizes acids and restores alkaline salts to bloodstream.  It acts along with sodium cells to maintain or restore membrane potentials. Potassium is also vital for nerve functioning and cardiovascular, and regulates nutrients’ transfer into cells and adds to muscle energy. It also helps recuperative powers, besides regulating water balance. Potassium is beneficial for eliminating wastes. It is helpful in controlling headaches and convulsions, and quickens healing of cuts, bruises and other injuries.

Silica is silicon dioxide, a trace mineral found in bones, teeth, skin, eyes, glands and organs. It also helps keep skin elastic. Silica works with calcium to maintain bone strength.

Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid that occurs in many animal and vegetable fats and oils. Stearic acid is useful as an ingredient in making candles, soaps, plastics, oil pastels and cosmetics, and for softening rubber. Stearic acid is used to harden soaps, particularly those made with vegetable oil. Even though stearic acid is a saturated fat, studies have suggested that it has little effect on blood cholesterol levels, because such a high proportion is converted to oleic acid.

Uva Ursi , is a diuretic (water reducer) that causes weight loss by causing the body to expel excess water. Uva Ursi is also used to treat urinary tract infections.

Vitamin B6, which active form pyridoxal phosphate or otherwise known as PLP and pyridoxal-5’-phosphate, is a prosthetic group of tightly bound cofactors responsible for many reactions within the amino acid metabolism and the manipulation of the enzymatic reaction behind the release of glucose from glycogen. Vitamin B6 generally comprises three organic compounds, pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, all of them heterocyclic organic compounds that are converted in the human body to the active pyridoxal phosphate form. There are three reactions attributed to PLP, namely transamination, alpha elimination and beta elimination. Over one hundred and forty enzyme activities depend on pyridoxal phosphate, neurotransmitter and histamine synthesis, synthesis and function of hemoglobin, and gene expression. As a cofactor, PLP is active in amino acid metabolism, glucogenesis and lipid metabolism.