Citrus Aurantium is the Latin name for a citrus tree which grows bitter oranges. Traditionally being used by Chinese medicine and herbologists, the extract of the orange and the peel was used as a dietary supplement in concoctions with other herbs to suppress appetite. While other active ingredients of the citrus aurantium may contribute and even promote the effect, the main ingredient used in all weight loss products is synephrine, an alkaloid similar to ephedrine. It is a phenethylamine; it influences the alpha1 adrenergic receptor, constricting blood vessels, additionally increasing the heart rate and the blood pressure. In most cases the use of synephrine is paired with a diet and body building plan, where weight loss and muscle building is essential.

Green Tea Extract is a widely consumed beverage in the world. It is well known for its antioxidant properties. It is traditionally used to treat ailments such as headaches, poor digestion, and body aches. Green tea extract is rich in catechin which increases the level of cholecystokinin that suppresses that appetite, thus promoting weight loss. It also contains Pheophytins, chlorophylls, caffeine, and carotenoids that have anti-genotoxic and antioxidant properties. It also helps in thermogenesis and in the metabolism of fat, promoting weight loss. The EGCG content protects the body from free radical damages. It also blocks the carcinogens that may cause cancer and protects the body from digestive and respiratory infections. It also has anti-bacterial properties.

Kola Nut, bitter brown seed that contains caffeine. Once used to make cola soft drinks, Kola Nut has been replaced by artificial flavourings in most beverages.

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that plays an important role in the formation of proteins. It is converted into tyrosine in the body which stimulates the production of dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. It helps treat and manage the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, and Parkinson’s disease. It also alleviates the symptoms from alcohol withdrawal. It also has the ability to reduce pains caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Phenylalanine also treats vitiligo, a skin pigmentation disorder. Phenylalanine may also help in weight loss because it aids in suppressing the appetite and cravings, and at the same time, it promotes the production of energy.

Siberian Ginseng is also called eleutheros. These possess identical properties of Chinese ginseng, but are completely different. This is used as herbal remedy in Chinese medicine as well as in Russian folk medicine. Chinese prescribe this herb to enhance sexual and physical stamina as well as to restore natural balance in the body. This is as well a preventive medicine to avert flus and colds. This herb promotes immune system is apparent from the studies and this studies have proved to be advantageous as memory enhancement tool. It is best to consult the physician prior to taking any of these herbs. Nursing mothers or pregnant women having high blood pressure or sleeping disorders should not take eleuthero. Children are also not prescribed for the same. However, this herb is available in powders, tinctures, and pills or even dried to add to tea. This should be purchased from reputed manufacturers. The side effects caused are drowsiness, mild diarrhea, high blood pressure, vomiting and insomnia.

Yohimbe is a powerful herb that has been used for many centuries. It comes from Corynanthe Yohimbe tree’s bark. These types of trees are found in West Africa. It can enhance sexual performance. It has many health benefits. Research has found that it is efficacious as sex marital therapy to revive sexual function. It is also beneficial in treatment of male organic impotence, particularly with that of diabetes. It is considered to be a powerful sexual stimulant. It is used as an aphrodisiac to enhance sexual desire. It has proved helpful in treating sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction, in men.