English Holly Powder- English holly is the common name for Ilex aquifolium L of the family Aquifoliaceae. English holy powder is extracted from the plant, which is used in treatment for coronary heart diseases, dizziness and hypertension. It was also used in folk medicine as diuretic, purgative and cardiac stimulant. Early 1930s reports indicate that the English holy powder possesses the pharmacological activity of digitalis. Search is still being done on its use in modern medicine, some studies show that English holy powder can be used in treatment of for intermittent fevers and rheumatism, and it also has antipyretic, astringent, diuretic and expectorant properties.

Selenium is considered good for health if taken in small amounts. It is a trace mineral which when incorporated into protein, makes selenoproteins that helps stop cellular damage due to free radicals. The major source of selenium is plant foods and its content in the food depends on the selenium content in the soil where it was grown. Also known as selenium acid, selenium sulfide and selenium yeast, this mineral is available in seafood and meat products. The main function of selenium is to work with vitamin E in order to maintain the elasticity and preservation of tissues. It not only helps in improving the supply of oxygen and blood to the muscles in the heart but also slows down the aging process by enhancing endurance.