Caralluma Fimbriata is a nutritious vegetable used by many. It is also eaten raw or in the form of pickle. It is the ideal food for hunters and travelers as it quenches one’s thirst, increases the stamina and is easy to carry. Caralluma Fimbriata extract pills aid weight loss. Past studies reveal that the pill has helped decrease appetite and the circumference of the waist as well. The extract of caralluma fimbriate if taken in proper dosage delivers good results. This plant has helped saved countries from severe famine, therefore is known as ‘famine food’ as well. Consuming caralluma fimbriata in small quantities is good enough to keep a person well-sustained and alive. Caralluma fimbriate belongs to the Apocynaceae family and has many great uses, some of them medical and other common.

Di-Calcium Phosphate, also known as calcium monohydrogen phosphate is usually found as a hihydrate. However being a dibasic calcium phosphate, it can thermally be converted to its anhydroius form. Dicalcium phosphate is generally mined from the earth’s crust and may also be known as lime, calcium lime etc. However since di-calcium phosphate is incapable of breaking down completely, it is a poor source of replacing calcium in the bones. Since it contains calcium, Di-calcium phosphate will dissolve in the stomach acid (HCL). However since it is bound to phosphate, it will not be completely soluble. This results in partial dissolution and is insufficient for proper metabolism. This calcium from the di-calcium phosphate could collect in the arteries causing arteriosclerotic heart disease, or it could end up in the tissue making the skin age prematurely etc.

Emblica Officinalis belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and is a deciduous tree. Its fruit is famous for its medicinal properties in traditional subcontinent medicine and is popularly called Amla. It contains a number of important chemical constituents of which the foremost are vitamin C, a variety of amino acids and minerals. It also contains tannins which gives it antioxidant properties. In traditional medicine it is used as a cure in a number of situations; it gently stimulates the ejection of the bowels, relieves flatulence, promotes urine formation by the kidneys, improves sexual desire and performance, promotes hair growth and health, etc. Modern research has also reported it to posses’ antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties.

Garcinia Cambogia is a natural extract that comes from a fruit located in India and is prominent in a plethora of different natural weight loss products.

Glucomannan- Every time we switch on the television or turn the pages of a magazine, we run into hundreds of ads promoting a myriad of weight loss products. However, the only ones that really work are those that have sufficient scientific backing. One such product is the Glucomannan - a fiber, a water-soluble polysaccharide. It is derived from the corm, or roots of the Konjac plant found in Japan, Asia, China, and Indonesia. Although the product has gained immense popularity as an effective solution to obesity, Glucomannan offers other benefits too. It is highly effective for treating several health problems such as high cholesterol, acne, tye2 diabetes, and even constipation. An important reason why obese and overweight individuals include it in their weight loss program is that Glucomannan leaves them feeling so full that they end up eating fewer calories.

Griffonia Seed , also known as L-5-HTP, is produced naturally from the Griffonia simplicifolia trees in West Africa. Africans have been using the extract for centuries for a natural wound healer and cure for kidney infections. L-5 Hydroxytryptophan has traditionally been used for many other treatments as well, including as a combat for stomach problems, to produce a higher libido, and as an internal cleanser. In recent times, L-5 Hydroxytryptophan’s best attribute has been its indication to increase serotonin levels in the brain, which means it works similarly to many antidepressants on the market, but in a natural form. This increase in serotonin provides users with a sense of serenity and calm as it is a natural tranquilizer.

Hoodia Gordonii, which although popular, has no published randomized controlled trials in humans to show hoodia is safe or effective in pill form. One study published in the September 2004 issue of Brain Research found that injections of p57 (The Active ingredient in Raw, Fresh Cut Hoodia, not dried) into the appetite center of rat brains resulted in altered levels of ATP, an energy molecule that may affect hunger. The animals receiving the P57 injections also ate less than rats that received placebo injections. However, this was an animal study and INJECTIONS IN THE BRAIN are very different from oral consumption, so it cannot be used to show that oral hoodia can suppress appetite in humans. Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent (a cactus of the aloe family) found in the Kalahari desert of South Africa. Most Hoodia Gordonii products contain very little, if any of the active ingredient needed to suppress hunger. Real Hoodia is very rare and is even an endangered plant. Most importantly, Hoodia has only demonstrated any effect in fresh, raw pieces of the plant. The effectiveness of powdered Hoodia has yet to be shown and may actually increase hunger. It's main use is as a cheap alternative to the more expensive weight loss herbs, which are the only alternative left after the banning of ephedra. Most supplement manufacturers can not use the more expensive weight loss herbs because it will result in a product that would be too expensive to compete with other more popular inexpensive diet supplements.

Jojoba is most popularly known to produce high quality oil and is a woody bush found more commonly in the regions of northwestern Mexico, Southern Arizona and Southern California. Jojoba is found to be dioecious, which means you might find separate plants with male flowers and for female flowers. Compared to male flowers the female flowers are smaller in size and there is color difference as well. Male flowers are found to be yellow where as, female flowers are pale green in color. Jojoba oil is great for those who suffer from the problem of back acne. Jojoba oil is antibacterial in nature. Its wax esters share a great resemblance with our skin sebum and so it’s considered to be very effective.

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 is a food additive which is a short chained starch sugar. it is a sweetener with less calories than sugar. Often used in supplements.

Pandalidus Biopolymer Extract is one of the key ingredients that is used in what is popularly known as cheat tablets or cheat tabs. These tablets are consumed to reduce the appetite of the person and are used by many who are on diets. This is recommended for use when the dieter is on an intense diet and the consumption of food with high calories is unavoidable. Pandalidus Biopolymer Extract can act as a calorie intercepting agent and help to reduce the fat and carbohydrates absorption by the body. What it does is combining with the fat portions in the food intake and then bloat up which in turn leaves the person feeling full.

Phaseolus Vulgaris, also known as White Kidney Bean Extract. Phaseolus vulgaris is believed to change the digestive process that converts starch to sugar, lowering the calories and carbohydrates absorbed from high carbohydrate foods (Technically, but the amount is very small).

Platycodi Radix Extract is also known as Balloon Flower or Platycodon. Its active component includes saponins, sterols, and triterpenoids. Platycodi Radix extract helps reduce inflammation in the skin, including pus and abscesses. It is also effective in soothing sore throats, relieving hoarseness of voice. It helps secrete and dilute phlegm, making it a good expectorant. It is good for the lungs, cough, and throat. It also helps in suppressing cough. Platycodi Radix extracts also help in relieving ulcer, because it inhibits the secretion of gastric juice. It also has analgesic, haemolytic, and tranquilizing effects. It also helps in controlling sugar level, preventing the abnormal decrease in blood sugar. It is also effective in regulating cholesterol level.

Terminalia Belerica, also called Vibhitaki or Bibhitaka, is a supplement that is used for prevention and rejuvenation, especially for eyesight, hair and the voice. It is reported to be capable of expelling stones in the digestive, respiratory or urinary tracts. The level of lipids associated with the liver and the heart is reduced with the use of belerica. A good source of secondary metabolites, it is known to be antifungal, antibacterial, anti-cancer and hepatoprotective. In some Native American tribes, Terminalia Belerica is used for its mind-altering qualities but excessive smoking of the dried kernels can cause nausea and vomiting. Some studies show that Terminalia Belerica has a strong inhibiting effect on the HIV virus as well as on viral growths in leukemia patients. Bibhitaka is one of the ingredients in the Ayurvedic compound triphala that also contains nalely haritaki and amalaki. There may be some soothing effects for a variety of coughs and asthma associated with this compound.

Terminalia Chebula, also called Haritaki, Black Myrobalan or Chebulic Myrobalan, is a purifier used to relieve cold-related coughs or other cold-like symptoms. It has medicinal qualities that aid with digestion, inflammation, constipation, flatulence, and piles. It is anthelmentic and cardiotonic. It also has been known to serve as an aphrodisiac. Chebula is useful in the treatment of hemorrhoids, as a gargle solution for oral ulcers and sore throats as well as a good astringent for loose gums, bleeding or ulceration of the gums. Studies have shown it to be good for increasing the appetite and stimulating the liver. Because it has laxative properties it is considered a mild herbal colon cleanse. This Ayurvedic compound can be taken for long periods of time without any ill effects. Terminalia Chebula promotes a healthy nervous system, and has been shown to be very good for chronic coughs, sorethroats and asthma. It is one of the ingredients found in the Ayurvedic science combination called triphala, being grouped with two other herbs, bibhitaki and aamlaki.