As a detoxifying and purifying agent, Burdock root is an excellent source of non-starch polysaccharides, including insulin and mucilage. These ingredients help digestive and cleanse organism from toxins. They also act as light laxatives and help to relieve constipation. Burdock contains inulin, proteins, polysaccharides, organic acids, phytosterols, tannins, fats, glycosides, salts of calcium and magnesium, […]
Sesame is a rich source of minerals useful for the body – copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium and dietary fiber. Sesame contains two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin, which belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans. Lignans are unique polyphenols that have an important role in […]
The herb is a source of beta-carotene and polyphenol compounds that are known with strong antioxidant abilities. The dandelion contents vitamins A, C, D, E and K, folate and small amount of B group vitamins. It contains minerals – iron, magnesium, sodium, calcium, silicon, copper, phosphorus, zinc and manganese, too. Bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, sesquiterpenes, […]
Lemon balm contains essential oil – citral, citronelol, geraniol, linalol and others. The sedative action is due to the citral. In addition, the herb contains triterpenes, including oleanolic acid and ursolic acids, 5% tannins and sugar starch. Natural essential oils, from different parts of plants, are effective active antimicrobials. The main ingredients of Lemon balm […]
The antimicrobial activity, anticancer activity, antioxidant activity of garlic determinate its functional benefits. The powerful medicinal properties of garlic are due to the compound allicin (diallyl-thiosulfinate) and an extremely wide variety of other bioactive ingredients. Garlic is used for many physiological conditions related to the heart and the blood system – high blood pressure / […]
