Buchu Leaves refers to a plant originated in Southern Africa and it was used for anointing bodies. These leaves are smooth and perennial shrubs that are purplish brown in color and are in 2 to 3 feet height. They bear flowers in pink or white color. Buchu leaves contain strong odor and are aromatic like mint. The distillation of Buchu leaves in association with wine was used for bowel, stomach and bladder ailments. Buchu leaves contain chlorophyll, gum, volatile oil, resin, etc. Even the burned buchu leaf contains high manganese and oxycamphor is the diosphenol obtained. These leaves contain lipids, bioflavonoids, diosmin and terpineol. The decoction of these leaves also was useful in healing wounds. Buchu leaves paste is also useful to be applied on the skin as these leaves when combined with oil can be used as perfume. The buchu leaves improve appetite as well as relieves gas and nausea. It is principally used to cure irritable conditions in the urethra and inflammation in the bladder. Buchu is useful in treating rheumatism and gout.

Caffeine is a xanthine alkaloid that has a psychoactive stimulant effect. It may be found in many plant species but the main source of caffeine is coffee or cocoa bean. It is a potent stimulant that causes the heart rate to increase, muscles to tighten up, and the pupils to dilate. It activates the adrenaline that gives a boost of energy. It also reduces the symptoms of asthma. It helps open up the airways for ease of breathing. It increases the metabolism and breaks down fats. It also helps increase muscle strength. It also prevents chronic fatigue syndrome. Caffeine helps ease headache. It also reduces the risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and colon cancer.

Dandelion contains over two dozen other nutrients but primarily contain large concentrations of vitamins A, C, and K as well as calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium.

Ginger Root, the rhizome of the perennial herb Zingiber Officionale found in the Southwest coast of India and the Malabar Coast. Ginger root is commonly used for its ability to cleanse the colon, reduce spasms and cramps, stimulate circulation, and aid metabolism. Ginger is also a strong antioxidant and effective microbial agent for sores and wounds. Ginger works in the digestive system by increasing the pH of stomach acid, reducing its acidity, thereby lower the rate of gastric secretions, and increasing digestive enzyme activity. By providing you with a clear head and by working as a metabolism aid, Ginger Root is the perfect compliment to any diet plan. At prescribed dosage levels, Ginger Root has no recorded problems of known significance. No drug interactions have been reported as well.

Juniper Berry is found in the Northern Hemisphere. Juniper Berries enhance sausages, meat, stews, soups and stuffing. Juniper Berries contain a bitter sweet aroma. This is widely used in French and Scandinavian kitchens. Juniper berries are crushed prior to use and can be used in beef and pork. Juniper berries is found in North America, North Africa and northern Asia. However, the commercial producers are southern Europe and Hungary, particularly Italy. Juniper Berries were used as medicinal fruit by Arab physicians. This was also recommended against plague and snake bite during the renaissance period. It also has an air cleansing fragrance and is hence used to freshening stale air. In fact, the Swiss used to sanitize stale air by burning the berries with heating fuel. Juniper berries is also added with Gin, the alcoholic drink to get a unique aroma. Juniper berries are soft to touch and should be stored in cool places in airtight container. Juniper berries blends with spices and herbs especially sage, thyme, bay leaves, oregano, garlic and onions.

Potassium- Potassium is one of the essential minerals required for proper physiological functioning of the body. It plays an important role in the regulation of heart muscles. It helps to convert glucose to glycogen. Glycogen is essential for muscle formation. Potassium also helps to propagate nerve impulses by exchanging ion within cells and also helps in muscle contractions. It helps in balancing blood pressure. It controls the proper functioning of kidney. An average adult needs 3-5 gm of potassium daily. Due to deficiency of potassium, body observes tiredness. Other deficiency symptoms are weakness of muscles, low blood pressure, vomiting, poor kidney functions and Heart arrhythmias. Severe potassium shortages quickly direct to electrolyte disproportion which involves malfunctioning of nerves, kidney and heart.

Uva Ursi or the bearberry is a plant known for centuries for its benefits in urinary tract infections. The crushed leaves of the plant are used for preparing a medicinal product. It contains a number of important chemicals--arbutin, hydroquinone and tannins. The antimicrobial properties of the plant extracts help lower urinary tract and bladder infections but require alkaline conditions to be efficacious. Care should be taken in the use of the product because hydroquinone is toxic to the liver. Tannins present in the extracts have the ability to shrink tissues like the mucous membranes, thus contributing to the control of inflammation.