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 found in wet area having marshes and meadows. Marshmallow belongs to the mallow family and the root is of immense use than its leaves. Althaea is the genus name and is associated with healing. The leaves and root have medicinal properties. The marshmallow plants are useful in relieving sore throats, coughs and are great for minor wounds and chapped skin healing. The marshmallow root as well as the leaf contains mucilate, a substance that stays without dissolving in water. This causes it to swell. The marshmallow root has the ability of soothing mouth irritation, stomach and throat irritation as well besides relieving coughing. Marshmallow has the ability of fighting infection as well as promoting the immune system. Marshmallow leaves tea is good for bronchitis as well as for reducing whooping cough. The dried and fresh leaves both are useful for such conditions. Local irritations are relieved by the root preparations.

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, is one of the highest sources of dietary fiber. Psyllium husk is a great colon cleanser, it can absorb up to 50 times its weight with toxins and other items from the intestines.