Buchu Leaves - Buchu, which is a Latin word, is a small shrub found in South Africa. It is a widely used ingredient in South Africa and Europe. Buchu leaves are mainly used as a flavoring agent. They are used to add peppermint flavor in wines and brandies. Buchu leaves are also widely used as a remedy for a lot of ailments. Buchu leaves are a natural form of antiseptic. It is therefore used in a lot of chronic urinary tract disorders such as bladder infection, kidney stones. Other illnesses that can are treated with the help of Buchu leaves are cystitis and rheumatism. Buchu leaves are also considered to be a mild diuretic. There are no known side effects of these leaves and is therefore considered to be one of the safest and non toxic herb.

Dandelion , also known as bitterwart, Dandelion stimulates digestion and acts as a mild laxative.

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 essential to all living cells and is a vital component to a healthy diet. Calcium absorption for the body largely depends on magnesium to facilitate this.

Stinging Nettle

Uva Ursi , is a diuretic (water reducer) that causes weight loss by causing the body to expel excess water. Uva Ursi is also used to treat urinary tract infections.

Vitamin B6 allows the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, as well as lipids to take place, also aids in keeping skin vibrant.