Profile Latin Name: Nigella glandulifera CAS No.: 90064-32-7 Active Ingredient: Specifications: 5:1 Part used: Seed Appearance: Fine brown powder Description Nigella sativa – better known as “black cumin” – is a herb with an onion aroma and a pleasant citrus aftertaste. In addition to being widely used in the kitchen, this plant is widely
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Profile Plant of origin: Grapefruit Latin Name: Ptychopetalum olacoides Benth CAS No.: 10236-47-2 Active Ingredient: Naringin Specifications: 97% – 98% Test Method: HPLC Part used: Fruit Apperance: Fine light yellow powder Description Grapefruit is an interesting source of naringin. This flavonoid has been extensively studied in recent years for its numerous benefits to the
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Profile Latin Name: Ptychopetalum olacoides Benth CAS No.: 84929-46-4 Active Ingredient: Specifications: 12:1 Part used: Bark Appeaance: Fine yellow brown powder Description Muira puama (or Ptychopetalum ovata) is a plant belonging to the Olacaceae family native to the Amazon forest, this species is also nicknamed “tree of power” for its supposed aphrodisiac effects. This
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Profile Latin Name: Melilotus officinalis CAS No.: 8023-73-2 Active Ingredient: Cumarine Specifications: 1% – 17% Test Method: HPLC Part used: Leaves Appearance: Fine brownish powder Description Melilot (scientific name Melilotus officinalis) is also commonly known as cabbage grass or yellow cabbage. It is part of the Fabaceae family, and is a biennial herbaceous plant very
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Profile Latin Name: Ilex paraguariensis CAS No.: 73296-98-7 Active Ingredient: Specifications: 5:1 Test Method: Part used: Root Appearance: Fine brown powder Description Mate (or yerba mate) is a drink obtained from the infusion of the leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, a native plant of South America belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family, arboreal or shrubby plants
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Profile Latin Name: Lavandula Angustifolia CAS No.: 90063-37-9 Active Ingredient: essential oil Specifications: 1% Test Method: GC Part used: Flowering top Appearance: Fine brown powder Description The aromatic plant of Lavandula angustifolia is a perennial herbaceous, which belongs to the Lamiaceae family and produces very fragrant flowers grouped in thin blue-violet spikes. Plant of
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Profile Latin Name: Aesculus Hippocastanum CAS No.: 8053-39-2 Active Ingredient: Escin Specifications: 5% Test Method: UV-VIS Part used: Seeds Appearance: Fine yellow brown powder Description The horse chestnut (aesculus hippocastanum) is a long-lived and rustic tree species native to the Balkans and Greece. Today, however, it is widespread in all temperate zones of the
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Profile Latin Name: Herniaria Glabra CAS No.: 84775-60-0 Active Ingredient: Polyphenols Specifications: 0,5% Test Method: UV-VIS Part used: Whole plant Appearance: Fine brown powder Description Herniaria is an annual plant widespread in Europe and western Asia, present, with two subspecies, in all regions of Italy. It grows in ruderal vegetation subjected to trampling, on
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Profile Latin Name: Helichrysum Italicum CAS No.: 90045-56-0 Active Ingredient: Flavonoids Specifications: 10:1 – 3% Test Method: UV Part used: Aerial Part Appearance: Fine brown powder Description Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) belongs to the Asteraceae family. Known for its antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties, it is useful for treating allergies and skin disorders. Benefits Sweat properties
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Profile Latin Name: Gymnema Sylvestre CAS No.: 90045-47-9 Active Ingredient: Gymnemic Acid Specifications: 25% – 75% Test Method: Gravimetric Part used: Leaves Appearance: Fine yellow brown powder Description Gymnema (scientific name Gymnema sylvestre) is a climbing plant that can reach large sizes. Belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family, it is widespread in the tropical areas
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