Caffeine, is a naturally produced medicine from the seeds and leaves of many plants. It is also produced unnaturally to add to certain foods. Caffeine is termed as a medicine because it arouses the central nervous system, causing enhanced alertness. Caffeine gives most people a short-term energy boost and bump up mood. Caffeine is present in tea, many soft drinks, coffee, chocolate, and pain relievers and other over-the-counter medicines. Caffeine tastes very bitter in its natural form. However, most caffeinated drinks undergo processing to cover-up the bitter taste. You may feel caffeine’s effects for up to 6 hours though it is not stored in the body.

Embelic Myrobalan Extract is the extract of a plant with biological name Emblica officinalis. In India it is commonly known as amla. The active ingredients in Emblic myrobalan that have significant pharma-cological action are gallic acid, tannins, pectin, and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Its extracts are used in medicine for treatment of vermifuge and to stimulate appetite. It is one of the highest natural sources of Vitamin C (3,000 mg per fruit). Some studies suggest that Emblic myrobalan extracts can be used in treatment of diabetes. Research also shows that it increases the red blood count, strengthens the hair and prevents premature graying of hair.

Evodiamine, an alkaloid extract from the Evodiae Fructus plant is known as Evodiamine. It has been referred to as a “hot nature” herb in Chinese literature and medicine. Based on animal studies, Evodiamine increases the natural fat burning rate and stimulates vanilloids for reduction of fat intake. It increases body temperature, influences the adrenal glands to secrete catecholamines and also affects the metabolism of certain drugs. Since it acts like a thermogenic and increases the overall temperature, more fat and calories are burnt due to its intake. This alkaloidal compound has anti obesity effects due to UCP1 (uncoupling protein 1) thermogenesis. In part, evodiamine can prevent diet induced obesity from developing further. It is available in the form of supplement or through Evodiae Fructus plant.

Green Tea Extract is of immense use to treat body ache, headaches and poor digestion. The green tea extract contains polyphenols to high levels and is an opulent source of antioxidant. It has the power of fighting free radicals more than vitamin E. the polyphenols present in green tea extract protect against respiratory and digestive infections. It blocks the carcinogens actions that promotes cancer and reduces the cholesterol levels. Green tea extract helps in metabolizing fat. The dieters can feel the weight loss without side effects and jitters. The green tea extract decreases the heart disease risk and also helps in preventing liver failure. The benefits of green tea extract are many, but as it contains caffeine, medical experts should be consulted prior to using it. Green tea extract also defends dental plaque. Green tea extracts prevents even liver transplant failure, but pregnant women should take green tea only after doctor consultation.

Octopamine is related to noradrenaline. Octopamine was discovered by Vittorio Erspamer, an Italian scientist in 1948. Octopamine has a significant role in mollusks and is the central nervous system in snail. Octopamine also has a vital role in memory and learning in the fruit fly and honey bee. Octopamine is also useful for the firefly in releasing the light production. Octopamine mobilizes releasing fat in mammals and this has developed into promotion as a slimming aid on the internet. However, there is no apparent evidence about Octopamine facilitating weight loss. Octopamine also significantly increases the blood pressure in combination with stimulants such as weight loss supplements. This is extensively used in energy demanding insects such as spiders, lobsters, crabs and crayfish as their behaviors also include egg-laying, jumping and flying. Among vertebrates, Octopamine substitutes norepinephrine and as well exhibits common side effects. Octopamine is sited in the locust jump such that it modulates the muscle activity allowing the leg muscles to contract effectively.

Passion Flower belongs to the family of Passifloraceae. It is one of the 500 species of flowering plant that belong to this family. It is also known as passion vines or passiflora. This family of plants consists of vines, scrubs and herbaceous. These flowers have hundreds of hybridized varieties. These hybrid varieties are most used for the purpose of fruits, foliage and flowers. Some of these passion vines also bear fruits. These fruits are generally round or elongated and are edible. There are a vast variety of these fruits grown in different countries. Passion fruit, sweet granadilla, maypop, giant granadilla, banana passion fruits are just a few of these species. The fresh and dried leaves of the fruit maypop have been to make tea. This infusion is said to treat illnesses like hysteria, insomnia and epilepsy. It is also known for its painkiller properties.

Sclareolide- Contains properties that are used in athletic nutrition and weight loss but is primarily used in cosmetics and tobacco for its fragrance components.

White Tea Extract, a bioflavonoid rich, potent extract used primarily for fighting free radicals. It contains a high content of polyphenols, which are a class of bioflavonoids. White tea extract contains a potent antioxidant, EGCG, which is over 200 times more powerful than vitamin E in neutralizing the pro-oxidants and free radicals that attack lipids in the brain. White tea extract helps with thermogenesis and aids in the metabolism of fat. White Tea has been used for years as a powerful antioxidant, it may also be helpful in shedding fat. The most obvious benefit to dieters is that it works without increasing the heart rate most often found in diet aids. The increased heart rate leaves dieters jittery and eventually, most dieters stop using the supplement and gain weight back. Now through using white tea extract, dieters get the weight loss benefits without any of the jittery effects, especially in obese individuals with hypertension and other cardiovascular complications.

White Willow Bark, more accurately the bark of the deciduous tree, has been known since the ancient times for its medicinal properties. Already the ancient Egyptians, but also Hippocrates, Assyrians and Sumerians have recognized that the powder extracted from the white willow bark is a very potent remedy for fever, but active against pains and aches as well. Salix alba, which is the Latin name for the white willow, contains an active alcoholic beta glycoside that contains D-glucose and is named salicin. Salicin is metabolized in human body to salicylic acid and is very closely related to aspirin. When ingested it has a quinine like bitter taste. Salicylic acid is anti inflammatory and keratolytic, and is commonly used as an additive in weight loss products.