Menthol
Important Bioactive From Plants! Menthol is a cyclic monoterpenoid found in mint (Mentha) species responsible for the minty taste of […]
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Homeopathy
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Indian Botanical Natural Product Markets
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Quality Starts with Botanical ID ✅ 🌿
The manufacture of any quality herbal dietary supplement should first start with correct botanical identification. (Seems like it should go
Traditional Tibetan Medicine (aka TTM, Sowa-Rigpa)
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Gingerol- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Found in members of the Zingiberaceae family, gingerol is a phenolic compound that activates heat receptors on the tongue. When
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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Zeaxanthin- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid with a yellow color found naturally in various plants and foods, including spinach, corn, oranges, goji
Fisetin- Important Bioactive From Plants!
Fisetin is a flavonol giving a yellow/ochre color in a range of plants including persimmons, onions, apples, lotus root, kiwi,
Kampo (Japanese Traditional Medicine)
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