Alfalfa Leaf is also called as holy-hay, Lucerne and trefoil. Alfalfa is the oldest cultivated plant and is in use for centuries. It is also useful as human food. It has acquired the name from Arabic word al-fac-facah. This Arabic word meant father of foods. Alfalfa offers vitamins E, C and K and beta-carotene. The sprouts, seeds and the herb are used for tea and are also employed in capsules. Alfalfa seeds or leaves are used in capsules. The sprouts are used in salad bars and groceries. The alfalfa is boiled for 10 minutes in boiling water while preparing tea. Alfalfa is also the best sources of vitamin K and works in association with vitamin D. this combination helps in building good bone structure. Alfalfa is useful as homeopathic remedy as it stimulates milk production in the mothers who breastfeed. Alfalfa can also be employed with fenugreek and blessed thistle. Alfalfa seeds evidently lower the levels of cholesterol and hence are used widely.

Coleus Scutellarioides is a member of Lamiaceae family, commonly known as mint family. It helps ensure a healthy heart and lungs. It is not just used for cardiovascular diseases, but is also utilized to help weight loss by breaking down adipose tissue and stopping production of fatty tissue. It lightly stimulates metabolism by enhancing thyroid hormones, and promotes secretion of insulin. These therapeutic properties of coleus Scutellarioides are because of its principal active compound forskolin. It’s the only known compound derived from plant to stimulate directly the enzyme adenlylate cyclase and in turn stimulate cellular cyclic AMP that enhances metabolism. It stimulates digestion and helps absorb nutrients in the small intestine. It is also helpful in treating allergies.

Cyamopsis Gum powder also known as Guar Gum powder. It is a polysaccharide that is composed of glactose and mannose. It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals as thickeners and stabilizer; it is also an effective emulsifier and binder. It helps in lowering blood glucose level and regulating insulin levels. It also helps in weight loss because it gives a sense of fullness, thus, suppressing appetite. Cyamopsis Gum powder is a water soluble fiber that has similar function as that of laxative. It promotes regular bowel movements, helps in constipation and may aid in treating and preventing other bowel ailments. It helps maintain a healthy gastrointestinal health by helping the body dispose of toxins in the system, particularly the colon.

Guarana contains a significant amount of guaranine, a substance that is similar to caffeine found in coffee beans. It helps stimulate the adrenal glands and increase the production and release of hormones such as epinephrine, norepinephrine (adrenaline), and dopamine. This helps the metabolism of the body that enhances fat loss, and increases energy and endurance. It helps the body burn the fats to be used for energy. It aids in fighting stress, weakness and fatigue. As a stimulant, it also improves mental alertness, clarity, focus, concentration, and memory retention. Guarana also also improves the libido or sex drive in both men and women. Guarana also contains tannins that help prevent diarrhea and soothes the digestive system.

Guttiferae plant- The Guttiferae plant, also known as Clusiaceae, is a small shrub or tree that produces a milky sap. The fruits of this plant are usually of a capsule size or berry like. Most of the plants from this species are used as timber, but they are also known to have some edible fruits. The Guttiferae plant have leaves that are rarely alternate or opposite whorled. They are simple leaves. The different parts of the plant are used for various purposes. As only a few of the fruits from this species are available, care must be taken when consuming the fruit or parts of the plant.

Kola Nut- The trees found in Africa have seed pods that are inherent with Kola nuts. In regions of western Africa and central Africa, Kola nut trees are commonly found and they tend to grow up to 18 meters in height which is a good 60 feet. Kola nut consists of caffeine and has acts as a powerful anti depressant and stimulant. Kola nuts importance has been realized mainly in western Africa. It is also useful in reducing indigestion, hunger and fatigue. In simple words, it functions as an aphrodisiac. According to tradition, Kola nuts are offered when someone enters their new house and it symbolizes hospitality and friendship. Kola nut can be easily found as there are several street vendors selling them at places such as the bus or train station.

Konjac Root, a water-soluble dietary fiber, fiber may be helpful to those trying to lose weight because it absorbs water and provides a feeling of fullness. Konjac is commonly used in traditional Asian foods such as noodles and tofu.

Marumi Kumquat is also known as Fortunella japonica. It is a plant from family Rutaceae and genus Fortunella. It is an evergreen tree, which gives golden-yellow colored fruit. The fruit is small and usually round but can also be oval shaped. It is cultivated in China, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. In the US it is cultivated in Florida and other states. It is a citrus fruit and therefore, a source of vitamin C. Marumi Kumquat is also used in candying and kumquat preserves, and as a replacement for olives in garnishing. Traditionally salted Marumi Kumquats may be used as a remedy for sore throats.

Sweet Potato fiber has many uses. The Sweet potato is a fat-free and cholesterol-free vegetable that also contains low sodium. It contains vitamin A and Beta-carotine, that improves and maintains a healthy skin, hair and eyesight. It also contains Vitamin C and vitamin E that are potent antioxidants that may help prevent cancer and heart diseases, slow down aging process and improve the immune system. Sweet Potato fiber helps increase the absorption of nutrients and vitamins in the intestine. It also aids in the elimination of toxins and bad bacteria. It also helps in regulating a healthy bowel movement. Sweet Potato fiber may also help in weight loss because the slowly digested fiber makes the body feel full, thus, suppressing the appetite. It also help balance the blood sugar levels.

Trigonella Foenum-Graecum- Among the spices, being used to boost color and flavor of the food, (Trigonella foenum-graecum) fenugreek is an important one. This seed spice is also used for therapeutic purpose in many conventional systems as gastric stimulant, antibacterial, anti diabetic agent against anorexia, and as a galactogogue. Trigonella foenum graecum seed powder has been strongly recommended to possess latent ant diabetic effects. The remedial role of Trigonella seed powder in diabetes of type1 as illustrated in many studies can be ascribed to the change of lipid metabolizing enzyme activities and glucose to normal values, thus soothing glucose homeostasis in the kidney and lever. These biochemical effects shown by Trigonella seeds make it a potential new curative in type1 diabetes.

Turkesterone is the analogue of a steroid hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone found mainly in insects. It is also referred to as a phytoecdysteroid having an 11a-hydroxyl group. Turkesterone has started gaining popularity because of a host of benefits that it brings along in an extremely low concentration. Some of the most commonly found benefits of turkesterone in human body are enhanced muscle to fat ratio, accelerated growth of fast and slow twitch muscles, faster and better removal of lactic acid from the body, improved bone growth and increase in RBC count in blood. Turkesterone is not available as commonly as many of the other stimulants are. Also, the combination of turkesterone with other ingredients has to be exact and properly balanced for best results. Turkesterone is generally obtained from insects and some plants which grow naturally in several East Asian nations.