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FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) is derived from Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris L.) is an annual plant, widely distributed around the world, belonging to family Zygophyllaceae. It grows in many places, including parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Tribulus terrestris is a known herb for its application in the folk medicine in many parts of the world. Among the identified phytochemicals in Tribulus Terrestris that include flavonoids, steroidal saponins, glycosides, tannins, phytosterols, terpenoids, proteins, and amino acids, flavonoids and steroidal saponins are the two phytochemicals mainly responsible for pharmacological activities.

FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Lutein (Calendula officinalis) comes from Calendula officinalis is one year plant that has the flower throughout the whole year. The old Egyptians valued the plant for its rejuvenating qualities. In Europe, the plant was long used in soups and as a colorant for butter and cheese. In American civil wars, physicians used Calendula for treating wound on the battlefield. Marigold is also associated with the saint virgin Maria. In England is the plant with Queen Mary associated in the 17th century. That is why the English name is also “Marigold.

FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) comes from Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal), also known as Indian Ginseng, is an adaptogenic plant originally used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. This herb is mainly used to relieve anxiety, for its ability to reduce stress and promote mental well-being. Various scientific studies demonstrate the cortisol-reducing effects of this herb and for this reason it is also used as a mild sedative against insomnia.

FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Pineapple (Ananas comosus) derived from Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is a perennial plant native to South America. This fruit is rich in nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, calcium, manganese and enzymes which help fight inflammation and improve digestive functions.

FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Green Tea (Camelia sinensis) derived from a Chinese legend the story of Green tea began in 2737 BC when Emperor Shen Nung, who was known at time as the “Devine Healer” always boiled his water before he would drink it. He had noticed that his subjects who boiled their water before drinking it seemed to have longevity and better health. One afternoon, as he knelt before his boiling water, some leaves from a nearby tree blew into the pot . The Emperor noted a delightful aroma and upon sipping the beverage, proclaimed it as “heaven sent”. The best green tea is harvested in spring when the theanine to polyphenol ratio is the highest.

FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) is derived from Suma, Pfaffia paniculata, is a member of the family Amaranthaceae. It has an intricate and deep root system widely used as an adaptogen.

FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) comes from Boswellia serrata also known as boswellin or "Indian frankincense," comes from the Boswellia serrata tree that grows in the dry hills of India. For centuries, traditional Indian healers have taken advantage of the anti-inflammatory properties of the tree bark's gummy resin, called salai guggal. Boswellia is a significant herb in the Ayurvedic system of health and healing.

FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Açai (Euterpe oleracea) comes from Acai berries are native to the Amazon Rain forest growing on the Acai palm-tree called the “tree of life” by local Brazilians. For hundred of years, the native Brazilians have prized Acai berries for their high nutritional value.

FlaNat Functionals & Chemicals Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) comes from Gotu Kola is known as a longevity herb and is used widely in India as part of Ayurveda, their traditional medicine Ayurveda. This red flowered plant grows naturally in swampy areas of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, China and southern United States. It has many names: Gotu Kola, Brahmi, Chi-hsueh Ts'ao, Indian Pennywort, Brahma-manduki, Marsh penny, Water pennywort.