It is the constituents found in herbs or plants that give them their main actions. Here is a brief introduction to an important plan constituent, the alkaloids.
Alkaloids
These are substances containing nitrogen – the original definition means ‘vegetable alkali’. They tend to have fairly strong actions on the body. For instance the caffeine found in tea and coffee is an alkaloid that stimulates the nervous system while the ‘hot’ substance found in chili peppers is an alkaloid that stimulates the digestion and circulation. In skincare the alkaloids in chili may be used to stimulate the circulatory system. Increasing circulation to the skin helps decrease cellulite and also enables the skin to get the vital nutrients it needs from the blood to stay healthy.
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