Avena Sativa is an extract that is obtained from wild oats. The extract tends to release the bound testosterone in the male and female body, giving rise to the capability of an enhanced sexual performance. In men, it controls the tendency to ejaculate prematurely and also helps people with erectile dysfunction. As compared to other sexual enhancing drugs, Avena Sativa has no side effects and can be used safely by men and women. Avena Sativa has properties that lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiac complications. The oat extract can also be used to treat conditions of the skin, such as eczema and is also used along with other drugs, such as Skullcap and Valerian to cure people who have developed an addiction to opium.

Guar Gum is a food thickener identical to tapioca flour or cornstarch. Guar gum has the ability of thickening and is an additive ingredient in ice creams and puddings. This was an ingredient in one of the diet pills until recently. Guar gum is an essential cash crop for Indian and Pakistan economies. This plant thrives in the monsoon or drought cycles and is harvested after monsoon. These seed get dried in the sun and then they are separated mechanically or manually. Guar gum is such an ingredient that our puddings, canned sauces and ice creams may be inedible without their presence. Guar gum has the ability of binding with water molecules and also from preventing them into forming unwanted crystals. Majority of the processed foods having cream textures are held together using binders like guar gum as a natural ingredient. The guar gum binds in the stomach and swells and this results in giving a satisfying fullness. Hence, it was declared unsafe, yet it is employed in small quantities as binder and food thickener.

Marshmallow Root is a plant native to the regions of Europe that grows in damp areas such as in meadows and marshes. It contains salicylic acid that alleviates pains such as headaches and muscle aches. It also has the ability to prevent water retention. It is a mild diuretic that increases the flow of urine and improves the kidney function and soothes urinary tract infections. It can ease sore throat and sinusitis. It has polysaccharides that can help protect the stomach lining from stomach acids. It helps ease ulcers, peptic ulcers, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. It improves the immune system by stimulating phagocytosis.

Pectin is a polysaccharide made up of a long chain of peptic acid and pectinic acid molecules. It is derived from citrus peels and apples. It is present in the cell wall of plants, that regulates the flow of water and moisture to keep them rigid. It helps fight cancer by binding and inhibiting the production of galectin 3, a protein that plays a role in cancer. It also helps alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea, and improves the overall stomach heath. It is not digested and is considered to be a dietary fiber. It also works as a thickening agent in medications such as cough syrups.

Psyllium Husk refers to the seed covering of the plant Plantago ovata. This plant is native to India and Pakistan and is locally referred to ask isapghol. While plant cellulose which is a component of husk is considered to provide better gastrointestinal transit; the psyllium seed husk has an added advantage that it imbibes water and swells to become mucilaginous (gum like). Consequently, when ingested, it helps regulate water balance and GI motility in the intestines leading to relief in conditions like constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, etc. Interestingly, recent researches indicate that it can also be useful in diabetes and lowering the cholesterol level.