Buchu Leaves are an antiseptic and diuretic, and are used to treat urethra inflammation, bladder infections, blood in the urine, and other chronic urinary tract disorders. Buchu Leaves are also known to be a useful remedy for cystitis kidney stones, and rheumatism. It is a very effective anti-inflammatory and helps in lessening inflammation of the mucous membranes, colon, gums, vagina, prostate, sinuses.

Dandelion is a valuable herb possessing culinary as well as medicinal uses. Dandelion is a variable perennial growing to nearly 12 inches. They are spatula like leaves and are toothy, shiny and hairless. The stems of dandelion have bright yellow flowers. These flowers are light sensitive and opens only in the morning. Dandelion is opulent with vitamins A, B, C and D. it also has minerals like potassium, iron and zinc. The leaves of dandelion enhance the flavor to sandwiches, salads and teas. The flowers of dandelion are used in making wines and the roots are found as coffee substitutes. Dandelion leaves and roots as per traditional medicines were used in curing liver problems. The dandelion decoctions were used by the Native Americans to treat skin problems, kidney disease, heartburn, stomach upset and swelling. The Chinese practitioners used dandelion to cure appendicitis, digestive disorders and breast problems. Dandelion roots are used as digestive aid, appetite stimulant and for gallbladder and liver function.

Guarana is a South American climbing plant belonging to the genus of trees and shrubs called Maple. This plant is common around the Amazon and very present in Brazil. The fruit of the guarana plant is being used in that country to produce a diversity of soft drinks and beverages, having the double caffeine content of the coffee bean. Other nutrients that are contained in the seed besides caffeine are protein, fat and starch, but also adenine, choline, guanine, resin, tannin and xanthine, just to name a few. The cognitive effects of guarana are well documented, but the appetite suppressant qualities of guarana are relatively new. A study has proven that a combination of yerba mate, guarana and damiana leads to a tenfold weight loss quantity when compared with a placebo.

Hydrangea Extract is famous for its diuretic qualities. It has been successful in dissolving kidney stones and helping with other kidney related problems. Another very important usage of hydrangea extract is for the treatment of enlarged as well as inflamed prostate glands. Cystitis is another problem which can be cured with the help of hydrangea extract. The extract helps in easing the backache associated with kidney pain problems. Malaria can also be treated with the help of hydrangea extract. But what needs to be taken care is the dosage in which it is consumed. The dosage needs to be carefully monitored and administrated. Over dose may cause vomiting and other side effects. The use of hydrangea extract should also be restricted in case of pregnancy just to be more cautious.

Magnesium is another mineral which is deemed essential for all biological life. As an essential part of basic nucleic acid, magnesium ions, together with phosphate ions, are also required for over 300 catalytic reactions of enzymes. Any enzymes synthesizing or utilizing adenosine triphosphate require a magnesium ion. Incredulously enough, magnesium deficiency is the most widespread deficiency, affecting a third of the population in the United States only, with third world countries surpassing the count easily. Being also essential, together with calcium and phosphorus, in the skeletal structure, magnesium deficiency is viewed as a main factor in ailments such as osteoporosis. Naturally available through cereals, green leafy vegetables, nuts, spices, tea, cocoa and coffee, magnesium is available as a supplement in magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate form, whereby the latter is viewed as more bioavailable.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica) is a dioecious herbaceous perennial found abudantantly in northern Europe, North America and Asia. Its leaves are soft, growing opposite to each other on a erect wiry green stem. Nettles serve as food for the larvae of different moths and butterflies. Leaves of the nettle plant are used to stimulate the immune system and increase the response to vaccine in the treatment of arthritis. Nettle extracts are used by body builders to increases testosterone level. Fresh nettle is a folk remedy for stopping bleeding. Stinging Nettle contains vitamin K, iron and calcium among other nutrients and tastes like spinach when cooked.

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.

Vitamin B6contains pyridoxal phosphate, or PLP for short, as the active ingredient and is a vitamin belonging to the B complex grouping. It is functioning mainly as a co-enzyme with others in the human body, aiding in the proper function of several metabolic processes. Neurotransmitter synthesis, as well as hemoglobin and histamine synthesis are just some of the functions of PLP, hemoglobin function, gene expression and aiding in the facilitation of decarboxylation, elimination and other reactions, mainly taking place in the liver. Vitamin B6 was found to diminish by 50% the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Alternative medicine suggests the use of Vitamin B6 to combat autism, in combination with magnesium. This combination has shown effects with children suffering from attention deficit disorders. PLP also seems to show therapeutic effects for diabetic nephropathy.