Black Pepper- The native land of the well-known spice black pepper is India. Peas of black pepper are dried up unripe fruits of the evergreen liana growing exclusively in tropics. Despite of old acquaintance of Europeans with this spice, its chemical compound is studied insufficiently. According to data of doctors of the ancient East, black pepper increases digesting force of a stomach and the energy of nervous system, strengthens muscles, and is matchless spice on its effect. The other properties of this foodstuff have provided to it the glory of a medicinal product since a long time. When people intake black pepper warms digestive organs, improves the appetite, treats a sour eructation, dilutes dense blood at melancholiacs and phlegmatic persons and has a beneficial effect over the intestines.

Caffeine- The bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid caffeine is found in tea, coffee, soft drinks, chocolates, pain relievers, and a variety of over the counter medications. It is a psychoactive stimulant drug that causes increased alertness by stimulating the central nervous system. For the same reason, many people feel more energetic after consuming it. It even elevates the mood but these effects do not last for long. The effects of caffeine usually last for about five to six hours, though caffeine sensitivity varies from person to person. It has been found that people who consume lot of caffeine on a daily basis soon develop less sensitivity and may need to increase their intake to enjoy the same effect. Being a diuretic, a person consuming caffeine may have to urinate more often.

Cayenne- Most of us are aware of the wonders of the hot cayenne, which belongs to the family of capsicum. This herb is mainly used for culinary and health purpose. As compared to black pepper and chilies, it contains less irritating properties. Cayenne when taken naturally works as a natural stimulant and is beneficial for pancreas, kidney and spleen. Cayenne can be taken in herbal tea form, as a natural energy booster or as a capsule to cure yellow fever. Since cayenne contains antiseptic properties it is an effective remedy for sore throats and is used as a gargle. It aids digestion and stimulates saliva and stomach secretion. It also prevents heart attack, reduces cholesterol, allows proper absorption of vitamins, improves blood circulation and effectively clears the sinuses. In the past it was used as a cure for typhoid fever, diphtheria, pleurisy and pneumonia.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid.

Ginseng Extract is an extract taken from the slow growing perennial plants with the fleshy roots. These plants are found mostly in China, Korea and eastern Siberia. China, Japan and Korea have been using this extract for centuries to cure various kinds of illnesses. Ginseng extract helps in enhancing vitality along with helping in curing psychiatric and neurological conditions. There are a total of species that fall under the category of these root plants. But only a few are used widely. Asian ginseng, American ginseng and Siberian ginseng are the few that have been used commonly for a long period of time. They all are used for different purposes. Asian ginseng is used to raise the body temperature and also works as stimulant. Whereas, American ginseng increases the body temperature very less as compared to the Asian ginseng. It is also less stimulating than the Asian ginseng.

Green Tea Extract is currently being promoted by the health conscious community as a weight loss product, which does not do this incredible concoction of helpful ingredients justice. Many green tea extracts nowadays exclude caffeine, to avoid the associated side effects and lower the ingestion of this legal addictive stimulant. The main characteristic of the green tea extract should be the antioxidative effect, which surpasses Vitamin C twentyfold. But the other traits are not to be forgotten, it is anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogen and anti-radiation. The unique combination of green tea catechins, derivatives of apicatechin, and flavonoids, which belong to the same family, are proven scavengers of free radicals and an unavoidable addition to any dietary supplement combination, body building or weight loss as the target objective.

Guarana is not only a dietary supplement but also an energy booster as well as it has a high concentration of caffeine.

Guggulsterone- Commiphora wightii, or the so called Guggul tree is a flowering shrub or rather a small tree which can grow up to a size of 4 meters. Once very common in India, it is now there listed as endangered, but not in northern Africa or elsewhere in central Asia. It was very popular in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine, but also currently in the western medicine for treating of heart problems. The hydrocarbon secretion of Guggul contains a plant sterol, guggulsterone, which in the human body seems to act as an antagonist to the farnesoid X receptor. Furthermore, guggulsterone is active in increasing the natural thyroid production. This in turn stimulates the metabolism and may raise the body temperature, burning stored excess fat.

Hoodia Gordonii- Mainly grown in the regions of South Africa, Hoodia Gordoni similar to a cactus plant with no leaves is used for medical purposes. It has been more popularly used for weight loss purposes. In spite of it resembling a cactus plant, Hoodia Gordoni is actually a juicy Plant. It’s most famous for its unique ingredient named as “steroidal glycoside”, which is supposedly to be found only in Hoodia Gordoni. You could easily find one at a health store or may be in some famous diet pill such as “Trimspa”. A common misconception is that Hoodia Gordoni has no side effects, however it has been suggested that people with diabetes should be careful, while taking Hoodia Gordoni. It has the capacity to not only repress your appetite, but also your thirst. This can be dangerous as our body would feel dehydrated.

L-Arginine helps in forming proteins and is responsible for releasing the bodies growth hormones. In addition it makes nitric oxide. This is a vessel relaxant, which helps to improve blood circulation.

Peppermint - All of us are aware of the flavor of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) through gum, chocolates, tea, and toothpastes. It facilitates digestion and is great to soothe an upset stomach. It is also used to treat headaches and depression-related anxiety due to its calming effect. The calming and numbing effect of peppermint has also made it a popular ingredient for treating health problems such as nausea, menstrual cramps, flatulence, colds and flu, and skin irritations. Peppermint has made its way into chest rubs too to treat symptoms associated with common cold. Peppermint is believed to have antibacterial and antiviral properties too. It has been found very effective in breaking down gallstones too though doctor's supervision is a must, as it can make certain types of gallstone worse by stimulating the production of bile.

Pomegranate is one of the most popular health foods in today’s world, because of its many health benefits. Drinking pomegranate juice daily reduces the level of cholesterol and avoids cardiac complications. Blood pressure is also regulated through pomegranate. Other health benefits are inclusive of its ability to curb the spread of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Besides this, pomegranate juice is a natural way to keep your teeth free from dental plaque. Pomegranate is rich in antioxidants that clear the body of free radicals and help to avoid many serious complications. The slowing down of the aging process is another benefit of the pomegranate fruit. The common cold is fought off by the pomegranate’s high content of vitamins A,C and E which boost the immune system.

Safflower Seed Oil, also known as Cathamus tinctorius, is a colorless and flavorless oil that is bitter to taste and the seeds look a lot like those of the orange. It improves the availability of calcium to the body’s cells and acts as a vitamin would, however, it lacks the Vitamin E that many of the other oils have making it less nutritional. It has been proven to lower blood cholesterol levels which is helpful for those with cardiovascular disorders. It is beneficial as a laxative and also treats sexual debility as an effective aphrodisiac and by increasing sexual vigor. Safflower seeds can assist with female disorders by aiding to prevent abortion and also by assisting to prevent or correct female sterility. It has been modified and used to create insulin.

Yerba Matte is potent and refers to a drink that is brewed with dried leaves. It belongs to the holly family that is an evergreen member. This grows in Peru, Argentina, Brazil and Chile. This is as well found in plenty in Paraguay. The Yerba Mate plant is considered as stimulant, aromatic, astringent, bitter, purgative, diuretic and good for inducing sweat and reducing fever. Yerba mate contains many minerals and vitamins. The Yerba Mate leaf has nutrition and antioxidants in plenty and hence North Americans prepare strong tea using this leaf. Yerba mate powder is used to boost immunity and to detoxify blood, restore hair color, combat fatigue, tone nervous system, stimulate mind, control appetite, retard aging, reduce stress and as well eliminate insomnia. The tea is preferred with sugar or some people add mint and few replace the water with milk. The extraction can be done repetitively so that the properties stay beneficial.