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What Is Tongkat Ali Extract?
Tongkat Ali extract is a herbal remedy extracted from the roots of the Tongkat Ali plant, which grows in the wild in some southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia. The roots are believed to have the highest concentration of the active ingredient that gives this herb its properties and benefits. Tongkat Ali is also available in powder form. The leaves, barks, and roots are also sold in South East Asian countries. The extract has a higher concentration of the desired constituents than the powde
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6th Aug 2019
What are HPMC capsules, also known as 'Vegetable' capsules?
HPMC CapsulesSeveral materials have been tested as a substitute for gelatin
capsules. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) has become a successful
alternative material for two-piece capsules and is used for supplements
all over the world.Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is globally known as “Hypromellose” and
manufactured by chemically made polymer cellulose. It is considered
safe for normal human consumption and is commonly used as an
option instead of gelatin because of its vegetarian
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1st Aug 2019
Lets talk about Gelatin Empty Capsules
Gelatin is a protein which is an essential component for human
consumption and development. It is Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS)
in pharmaceutical and food consumption by most regulators. It is GMO
free, completely natural and non-allergic. Gelatin capsules are usually
derived from beef or pork along with water and a plasticizing agent such
as glycerine to provide durability. Gelatin capsules have an advantage
for both the consumer and the manufacturer.There are two types of gel
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1st Aug 2019
Empty Capsules New Zealand FAQ's
1. How many capsules does the filler machine hold?Each Cap-M-Quik Capsule Filling Machine holds 50 capsules.2. Can the capsule machine be used for different size capsules?No. Each capsule filler is specific to its capsule. For instance, a
size '1' filler will only fit size '1' capsules. Size '0' will only
work with '0' capsules, etc. Some confusion exists because there are
only two tampers, size 1/0 and size 00/000. But the filler itself is
exclusive to the capsule size.3. What sizes of
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1st Aug 2019
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful herbs that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. The scientific name of ashwagandha is Withania somnifera and has been apart of the Ayurveda traditional system of medicine since 6000BC. Ashwagandha has been used as a tonic, narcotic, astringent, diuretic, stimulant and thermogenic in Ayurveda since then.The ashwagandha plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers and it is native to India and North Africa. Its name comes from Sanskrit
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16th Jul 2019