Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture

Herbal Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals

Herbal cosmetics are formulated, using different herbal ingredients to make the bottom during which one or more herbal ingredients are wont to cure various skin ailments. The name itself suggests that herbal cosmetics are natural and free from all the harmful synthetic chemicals which otherwise may convince be toxic to the skin. The skin and hair great thing about individuals depends on the health, habits, routine job, climate conditions and maintenance. Nutraceutical is defined as a product derived from food source and it gives extra nutritional benefits in the diet. Nutraceuticals are the combination of nutrients and pharmaceuticals. Nutraceutical term was coined in 1989 by Stephen DeFelice. Nutraceutical should provide a health benefit to the consumer that is greater than that of a general food item. Nutraceuticals are considered to be one of the fastest growing areas of interest for human health and disease prevention.