Avena Sativa, or Oat Straw, as it has been marketed, is a herb that has also been used to manufacture products such as cereal bars, oatmeal, oatmeal cookies, oat bread and many more. But oat straw in particular has properties that have been in use by herbologists, such as boosting the immune system, antidepressant properties, stress reducing properties, detoxification assistance, a mild boosting of energy levels, assistance in addiction treatments, and others. Oat straw tinctures are known to be very helpful with itchy skin. It has been claimed that oat straw is helpful when cholesterol levels need to be lowered. For body building aficionados, the claim that oat straw may increase the level of free testosterones in the blood seems to be the most significant one.

Blessed Thistle- Virtually every part of the herb Blessed Thistle has been traditionally used for making "bitter" tonic drinks, may it be leaves, stems, or even flowers. In the past and even today, these drinks were made to improve appetite and digestion. Not to mention its use in the unproven anti-cancer herbal remedy Essiac®. Laboratory testings have provided satisfactory results regarding its effectiveness against cancer, infections, and inflammation. Despite these results, high-quality trials proving its benefits in humans are absent. This herb should not be confused with milk thistle or for that matter with any other members belonging to the thistle family. Blessed thistle is known by other names too; bitter thistle, holy thistle, spotted thistle, Carbenia benedicta , Chardon Benit, Cnici benedicti herba, cardin, St. Benedict thistle, just to name a few.

Chocamine is a popular weight loss supplement that is believed to boost energy, suppress appetite, burn fat and assist in sexual stimulation. It is an extract of cocoa, but does not have the sugars and fats normally associated with chocolate. Chocamine contains a large amount of caffeine, which stimulates the nervous system and increases metabolism. As a diuretic, chocamine reduces water weight in the body and gives quick energy boosts. Although caffeine has its advantages, its side effects are nausea and an increase in the heart rate and blood pressure. Those prone to anxiety attacks and heart complications are advised to avoid using this supplement. Side effects of chocamine are experienced when the supplement is taken in doses that are well over the regulated amount.

Cinnamon- In the past, cinnamon was considered a gift for the kings. It has also been made use of as a culinary spice and has also been used in medicine and for other purposes. Cinnamon was part of the embalming procedure used by the Egyptians. In the present day, it is used to relieve abdominal cramps, improve the appetite and alleviate indigestion. Cinnamon extract has also been used to fight against a bacterial yeast infection that is causing much discomfort. Cinnamon extract has also been used as a preservative to curb the growth of bacteria such as salmonella. The extract of cinnamon is considered to be a safe substance. Cinnamon extract is not recommended for expectant mothers as it has a natural tendency to induce abortion.

Damiana is a shrub belonging to the family of Turneraceae. Even though it is a small shrub, it produces aromatic, small flowers. It is generally found in the regions of South America, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. It is also a fruit bearing shrub. The flowers generally blossom in late summer on the damiana shrub. Then the fruits follow. The fruit it bears is quite similar in taste to figs. It emits a smell which is quite similar to the odor of chamomile. The oils present in the shrub are reason behind this odor. It is said to have aphrodisiac properties. Natives of south and Central America use the leaves to make tea. In Mexico, the tea made with damiana leaves is generally drunk with sugar so as to increase the love making ability.

Dong Quai- This supplement is used as a good source of medicine, tonic and spices especially some countries such as Japan, Korea and China. They are in use for over than thousand years. It is manly used as one of the important traditional medicine forms of the Chinese. They are made by the combination of various herbs which has a really good medicinal value. The main cause for which Dong Quai supplements are mainly used is for treating some major problems in the reproduction that females undergo especially the painful menstruation named as dysmenorrhea. The advantage of this supplement is that they are very much helpful to improve the network of circulation in human body.

Elderberry is a species of shrubs or small trees. It belongs to Adoxaceae which is part of the moschatel family. There are a wide variety of elderberries. Sweet elder, American elder, wild elder, hairy blue elder, New Mexican elder, dwarf elder are a few of the many elderberry. But only two berries from the elderberry family are edible. They are the blue and purple berries. These berries are used for various kinds of purposes. Elderberries are used to make wine, jellies, jams, pies and syrup. Dyes for the purpose of basketry are also created using elderberry twigs and fruits. Elderberry has also proved to have medicinal properties. It has been very useful in treating Influenza B. The enzyme that the virus uses in spreading infection to the host cell is repressed by the use of elderberry.

Fennel Seed is a carminative and stomachic, helps ease stomach discomfort and disperses gas.

Fenugreek is used both as a herb (the leaves) and as a spice (seeds). Cultivated world-wide, fenugreek forms an essential part of the cooking in several African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Fenugreek seeds are used in a variety of ways from cooking to managing diabetes. In India fenugreek seeds are used regularly in cooking curries and breads just as in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. In Egypt, the seeds are used as a very popular tea drink, by being boiled in water and then sweetened. Apart from being used as a spice, fenugreek seeds have other uses as well. In Ethiopia and India, fenugreek seeds are used as a natural remedy for diabetes and are part of traditional Chinese medicine. In the US, where maple syrup is a much loved by expensive product, fenugreek seeds are used to produce maple syrup favouring. Fenugreek seeds are also used by lactating women to increase milk supply since they are galactagogue.

Ginger Root is commonly used for the treatment of nausea in pregnancy, chemotherapy, after surgery, and motion sickness.It is also used as an anti-platelet agent for people with high blood pressure. Ginger root is used as a circulatory and digestive stimulant a diuretic, a diaphoretic, for colds and flu; it eases cramps and spasm in the stomach. Ginger root is also used as a stimulant. It may also reduce the pain from arthritis and seems to have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties.

Kelp, which describes any of several large broad-fronded brown seaweeds. Kelp seaweeds are rich sources of minerals and trace elements, especially iodine, which is essential to the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.

L-Tyrosine is a non essential amino acid occurring in the body. L-Tyrosine may be created from the synthesis of phenylalanine which is also an amino acid. It is one of the building blocks of proteins in the body. It is also a precursor for several neurotransmitters such as L-dopa, dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. It helps treat and prevent illness such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and other such mood disorders. It also helps protect the body from free radical damages. It also helps protect the skin from UV rays damages on the skin by aiding in the production of melanin. It also helps in increasing the metabolic rate that speeds up muscle building and fat loss. It also increases the endurance.

Magnolia Bark usage has been adopted from traditional Chinese medicine, where it was being used as an anti depressant. In conjunction with other ingredients, like Pinellia ternata, Poria cocos and Zingiber officinale, it has displayed effects that rival the ones of Prozac. Houpu, which is how Chinese call magnolia officinalis bark, contains polyphenolic compounds, mangolol, which is a bioactive compound with antifungal properties; and honokiol, a biphenolic compound which is known as an anxiolytic, anti-emetic, anti-depressant, antithrombotic and anti-bacterial. Honokiol in particular is a very potent anti-tumorigenic and neurotrophic compound, used to combat melanoma, leukemia, myeloma and sarcoma, as well as a multitude of cancers. It is also a known promoter of neurite outgrowth and has neuroprotective effects. There are no adverse effects known.