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Soy isoflavones

British isoflavones

It is a component contained in soybeans and is thought to work similar to female hormones (estrogens), so it is called vegetable estrogen.

onion

scientific name Allium cepa L.

It is a perennial plant of the genus Allium that has become established on Japanese dining tables.
It contains sulfur compounds, which are a unique scent and spicy ingredient.The pungent ingredient is attracting attention from people who are concerned about their lifestyle.

DHA

British docosahexaenoic acid

Abbreviation for docosahexaenoic acid, a nutrient that cannot be produced by the body.
It is a polyunsaturated fatty acid of the omega 3 series that is abundant in fats and nerve tissues such as tuna and mackerel of blue fish.
According to the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards (2010 Edition)", it is desirable to take a total of 1 g or more of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid per day.In recent years, demand is expanding not only for elderly people who are concerned about cholesterol, but also for businessmen and examinees who are said to be good for the work of the brain.

Notoginseng

scientific name Panax notogingseng (Burk.) FHChen

It is a perennial plant of the Araliaceae family, which is the same as ginseng.
The country of origin is China, which has long been popular as a high-class crude drug.
It is said to contain saponin, which is thought to have a blood-improving effect.

Bean tea

scientific name Rubus suavissimus S. Lee

Among Chinese teas, it is unique and different from ordinary tea, and is a general term for sweet tea made from leaves that are different from tea.
It has been popular as a traditional herbal tea.It has long been said to be good for pollinosis. 

Red pepper

scientific name Capsicum annuum L.

It is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Capsicum of the Solanaceae family.
Capsaicin, a unique pungent ingredient in chili peppers, warms the body, improves blood circulation and promotes sweating.
It is thought that this will increase metabolism, and people who are concerned about fat and diet are paying attention.

Cordyceps sinensis

scientific name Cordyceps sinensis

Ascomycete Phylum Nucleus, Hypocreales, Clavicipitaceae, Cordyceps genus.
It is called Cordyceps because it looks like a larva in winter and looks like a fruit of grass in summer (actually, a fungus of the genus Cordyceps infected with larvae grows).In China, it has traditionally been popular as a herbal medicine in Chinese medicine or as a medicinal ingredient in Chinese cuisine.It is drunk as a nourishing tonic.

Dokudami

scientific name Houttuynia cordata Thungberg

It is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Houttuynia in the family Houttuynia.
It is thought to promote bowel movements and diuresis by promoting the movement of the intestines in the body.
It is often distributed as tea and is especially preferred by women.

Tochu Tea

scientific name Eucommia ulmoides

It is the only member of the Eucommia ulmoides family, and its origin is the deciduous tree in China.
It is traditionally popular as a healthy tea that can be drunk by decocting the leaves.
As a feature, it is rich in geniposidic acid, gutta perca, etc.

Tonkat Ali

scientific name Eurycoma longifolia

It is a plant that grows naturally mainly in tropical rain forests.
Traditionally, it is a type of herb that has been considered to be useful for nourishing and tonic.
In recent years, it has become popular mainly among men as a health food, and it is easily used especially for drinks.