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AESCIN

horse chestnutAescin is a saponin present in Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) used for its medicinal properties in many herbal remedies. One of the most important properties of aescin is its ability to constrict blood vessels (astringent property), making them less leaky and reducing this way swelling [6], increasing also venous tone [7]. This vasoconstriction property is similar to that one we saw in Tannins present in wine and Witch hazel.

ALKALOIDS

taxus_baccataAlkaloids are one of the many possible types of active constituents found in herbs and plants. They are very powerful active constituents and very reactive, with also a very high biological activity.

ANTHOCYANINS

blue herbAnthocyanins are the most abundant type of flavonoid [1] and they are responsible for the blue or purple color present in blueberries, cherries, grapes, blackberries and others[2]. Actually a little bit more than 500 anthocyanins have been found [3] in different herbs, plants and natural sources.

APIGENIN

chamomileApigenin is a natural flavonoid found in many herbs and fruits, as for example Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). Other apigenin food sources include apples, celery and also some spices as oregano, tarragon, cilantro, basil, parsley, onions, oranges, tea, chamomile and wheat sprouts.

Other apigenin herbs as endives and cloves have also a considerable amount of this active constituent.

BAICALEIN

scutellaria baicalensisBaicalein is a phenolic flavonoid compound [3,13], a flavone extracted from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis [13], Scutellaria paniples and Oroxylum indicum. Phenolic compounds are the largest group of plants secondary metabolites [4]. They are known for their many beneficial properties and health-promoting characteristics, most of those mainly exerted by its antioxidant and free-radical scavenging distinctive properties. Polyphenolic compounds have also reported an anti-ulcerogenic activity and a good level of gastric protection [4].

CAPSAICIN

pepperWHAT IS CAPSAICIN?

Capsaicin is one of the active constituents that can be found in  hot peppers. It is also responsible for the spicy and characteristic properties of hot peppers and has been discovered to exerts certain anti-cancer effects in several types of cancers.

 

CARVACROL

Carvacrol also known as cymophenol, (C6H3CH3(OH)(C3H7)); Present in Thymus vulgaris, Carum copticum, origanum and oregano essential oils [3], Carvacrol is a monoterpenic phenol that has been referenced in several clinical trials and scientific research studies as a powerful antibacterial agent against pathogenic fungi, yeast and bacteria as well as human, animal and plant pathogenic microorganisms including drug-resistant and biofilm forming microorganisms [1,2].

CATECHINS

tea leafCatechins are another type of flavonoids that can be found in apples, cherries, pears, tea and even in wine [1].

Catechins exert many health benefits and properties. Some studies done on catechins showed how green tea extract high in catechins reduces body fat [2]. Image left: Tea leaf 八十八夜 by4510waza under Creative Commons License (CC BY-SA 2.0).


CAMELIA SINENSIS

Family: Teaceae
Genus: Camelia
Common name: Green tea


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