Archives: Ingredients A-Z
Licorice (Glycyrrhizin excess)
Alias for Licorice Root entry. Glycyrrhizin >100 mg/day causes pseudoaldosteronism (hypertension + hypokalemia). FATAL CASES documented. See 'Licorice Root' for…
Titanium Dioxide (E171)
Alias for Titanium Dioxide — EU banned E171 (2022), FDA maintains GRAS. See 'Titanium Dioxide' entry for full data including…
Picamilon
Picamilon (nicotinoyl-GABA) is a synthetic compound combining niacin (nicotinic acid) with GABA, designed to cross the blood-brain barrier (which GABA…
Raspberry Ketones
Raspberry ketone (4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone) is a phenolic compound responsible for the aroma of red raspberries, marketed as a weight-loss supplement after…
Neem
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is one of Ayurveda's most versatile medicinal trees — every part (leaves, bark, seed oil, flowers) has…
Rhubarb Root
Rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum/officinale, Da Huang in TCM) contains anthraquinones (emodin, rhein, aloe-emodin) functioning as stimulant laxatives plus tannins with…
CBG (Cannabigerol)
Cannabigerol (CBG) is a non-intoxicating minor cannabinoid that serves as the biosynthetic precursor to THC, CBD, and CBC in the…
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a sedimentary deposit of fossilized diatom (algae) silica skeletons, marketed for 'detoxification,' parasite cleansing, and silica…