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ALOE CREAM

Active constituents: Aloe sp extract


Indication:
Moisturizes and smoothen the skin


General Information:
Aloe helps with sunburn through its healing activity at the epithelial level of the skin and helps replenish its moisture.  Can be applied to face prior to the application of other cosmetics to prevent skin drying. Also, Aloecan be used as an aftershave because it contains Auxin and Gibberellins hormones which promote healing of small cuts caused by shaving.Aloe contain a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin's natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.
 

PRUCAN CAPSULES


Active Constituents: PrunusAfricana extract


Indication: Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia


GeneralInformation:
Prucan capsule contains phytosterols and lipids which exert an anti-swelling effect of prostate in a synergistic manner. Prostaglandins are inflammatory hormones that tend to accumulate in the prostates causing swelling and increase in size. The phytosterols in Prunusafricana interfere with the formation of these prostaglandins.


MANGIFERA CAPSULES

Active Constituents: Mangiferaindica extract


Indication:
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant


General Information:
Mangifera capsules contain natural anti-oxidant such as mangiferin and other phenolic compounds for removal of free radicals. Free radicals are very reactive molecules produced by our bodies as by-products which can interfere with normal chemical processes and cause damage to healthy cells. Mangiferin and Phenolic compounds can inhibit free radicals from seeking biological molecules by forming intra-molecular hydrogen bonding stabilization.


 TUMBO  MIXTURE

Active constituents: Plantagolanceolata and Glycyrrhizaglabra


Indication:
Management of stomach ulcers and stomachache


General Information:
Tumbo mixture is good for duodenal and gastric ulcers. This blended product contains Glycyrrhizaglabrathat has glycyrrhizic acid which promotes mucus secretion and life span of surface cells in the stomach. Plantagolanceolatacontains iridoid glycoside, plantaglucide that act as a bacteriaostatic and bacteriocide. The combined effects of these plants leads to reduction of gastric and duodenal ulcers


MORIZELLA JUICE

Active constituents:Hibiscus subdariffa and Moringaoleifera.

Health Benefits: Nutritional supplement

General information:
Morizella® Juice is a nutritional supplement suitable for consumption by all people especially pregnant women, school pupils and undernourished children.MORIZELLA JUICE is now the bestselling product and a strong brand of ITM innovation. It is patented by BRELA (TZ/P/07/00150) and registered by TFDA as “MORIZELLA (Sugar free), registration TAN 13 FD 000940; and MORIZELLA (Sweet) as TAN 13 FD 000939. The Juice is a blend ofMoringaoleifera and Hibiscus subdarifa.Moringaoleifera provides the amount of vitamins A and C.; In addition,Moringaoleifera provide fibers, potassium, copper, choline, amino acids, iron and calcium. Hibiscus subdarifa contains Na+, Ca2+, K+, Fe3+, β-carotene among others. The nutritional Juice has a stabilizing effect on blood pressure and recommended for people with high cholesterol level.



 ROSELLA CALYCES

Active Constituents: Hibiscus subdariffacalyces


Health benefits: Nutritional supplement


General Information:

Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces are rich in vitamin C which is essential nutrient required by our body to boost and stimulate the activity of the immune system. Hibiscus tea has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to protect you from catching cold and flu.  It has antihypertensive and cardioprotective properties. Hibiscus subdariffa calyces have high content of Iron which can lead to increase of hemoglobin in people with anemia.


 

 MORINGA LEAVES POWDER ROSELLA CALYCES

Active constituents: Moringaoleiferaleaves


Health Benefits: Nutritional supplement.


General Information
Moringaorifera leaves are important nutritional supplements. They are a good source of vitamins (B, C, A  and K), essential amino acids and minerals (Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous and Potassium)


MANGIFERA CREAM

 

Active constituents: Mangiferaindica extract


Indication:Removes lines by growing new cells and nourishing the skin


General Information
Mangifera cream contains Mangiferin which is a powerful natural anti-oxidant that neutralize toxicfree radicals.



 

RAVO CREAM

Active constituents:Rauvolfiavomitoria extract


Indication:Reduces and prevents fungal infections, pimples and acne


General Information:
Ravo cream is very effective for management of skin problems.  The extract from Rauwolfiavomitoriacontains alkaloids, reserpiline as a major component with small amounts of isoreserpiline and yohimbine.


 

FIVISIA

 Active constituents: Artemisia afra leaves


Indication: Treatment of malaria


General Information
Contains Artemisia sesquiterpenes which act synergistically against malaria parasites.


 

APO CAPSULE

Active constituents: Hypoxissp extract


Indications:
Rheumatoid arthritis, Muscular pain and Gout


General Information:
African Potato extract (Hypoxissp) has high phytosterol content which possesses powerful anti-inflammatory property.


 INI MIXTURE

Active constituents: Cynara scolymus and Glycyrrhizaglabra


Indication:
Relieve Hepatitis C


General Information
Ini mixture has Cynara scolymus and Glycyrrhizaglabrawhich act together to manage Hepatitis C


 DANTAHIZA MIXTURE

Active constituents: Pimpinellaanisum, Glycyrrhizaglabraand Daturastramonium


Indications: 
Antiasthmatic, Anti-allergy


General Information:
Dantahiza mixture is for management of asthma, chronic bronchitis, flu symptoms and Allergies. This exciting herbal formulation offers the combined benefits of three herbs. Pimpinellaanisumcontains essential oils that help loose phlegm in the throat and lungs. Glycyrrhizaglabracontains glycyrrhizic acid as a tonic, expectorant and a demulcent agentfor the treatment of asthma and dry cough. Daturastramonium contains the tropane alkaloids, hyoscyamine and scopolamine which are known for their antispasmodic in the bronchi and can cause dryness of mucosa in the upper digestive and respiratory tract (Muscarinic anticholinergic property). This formulation is not recommended for infants and pregnant women.

 

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