In order for us to maintain good health, it is important to have a well rounded diet, preferably one that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and Vegetables are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates that are essential fuel for the body. While fruits and vegetables can promote health as food for our daily meals, the chemical compounds that comprise them can also be concentrated into a powerful extract form to provide some surprising benefits.
Draco Natural Products introduces a full line of highly concentrated Fruit and Vegetable Extracts. The line includes extracts of a large selection of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and spices. They can be used in a wide range of functional foods, beverages and dietary supplements. For skin care, there are several extracts that are ideal for inclusion in topical products. A whole new world of products is possible with these potent and convenient ingredients. For the last 10 years, Draco Natural Products has been a world leader in the manufacture of high quality bioactive botanical ingredients. We are your trusted source for Full Spectrum Standardized Herbal Extracts™, standardized to recognized markers, and bringing you the Full Spectrum of plant constituents in the balanced proportion that nature intended.
With our advanced Full Spectrum extraction process, the fruits and vegetables are extracted in pure, natural water, resulting in a water soluble/dispersible, carrier free, excipient free powder. Our processing facility is Organic Certified, certified by ICS, Inc. to both IFOAM and NOP guidelines. We are currently the only organic certified herb manufacturer in China. We are also ISO 9000 Certified and Kosher Certified. As part of our “Seed to Drum” vertically integrated process, our extracts undergo Rigorous Analytical Testing for assay (HPLC, UV), moisture, bulk density, pesticides, heavy metals, and bacteria. Finished Draco extracts are free of industrial solvents or GMO's, and have low plate counts without the use of ethylene oxide or irradiation. As with herbs, fruits and vegetables can help build and protect the body, tonify organs and metabolic systems, and provide symptomatic relief. The examples below provide some insight into uses and benefits of selected fruit and vegetable extracts: Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis) – Source of potassium which lowers blood pressure. Also a source of Vitamin C and other nutrients.
Lemon (Citrus limonum) – High in bioflavonoids; high antioxidant activity.
Watermelon (Citrullis lanatus) – A source of vitamins A and C. An excellent source of lycopene for prostate health and prevention of age related macular degeneration.
Luo Han Guo (Momordica grosvenori) – 250x sweeter than sugar with low glycemic index. Considered GRAS.
Asparagus (Asparagus cochinensis) – High is polysaccharides and flavonoids such as rutin, kaempferol, quercetin and inulin.
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) – high antioxidant levels for hepatoprotective, choleretic and anti-cholestatic activity.
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) - High in Alpha Lipoic Acid. Broccoli contains sulforophane and glutathione s-transferase, important for cancer protection.
Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) – High in phytosterols and linoleic acid. Good for prostate health.
Onion (Allium cepa) – Good source of the antioxidant quercetin and folic acid. May help lower blood sugar levels and inhibit ulcer- causing H. pylori bacteria.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) - Antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, hypotensive, cardiotonic, antiallergy, anti-HIV, immunopotentiator, hepatoprotective
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) – athletic performance enhancer; improves sex drive, physical stamina, energy; stimulates immune system; bronchodilator; cardiotonic
Agaricus blazeii – Stimulates immune system, activates natural killer cells, increases production of interleukins and interferons; anti-cancer, anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic
Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomun spp.) – warming digestive, antioxidant, antibiotic, lowers blood sugar, lowers cellular insulin resistance
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) – warming digestive, anti-nausea, cold & headache remedy, anti-ulcer
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinales) - aids memory, potentially helpful in Alzheimer’s disease, inhibits lipase, slowing fat metabolism, useful in weight management, food spoilage retardant, antioxidant, anti-viral For topical use:
Mango – moisturizes and softens the skin
Papaya – contains enzymes (papain) that break down keratin, gently exfoliating the skin, leaving a soft smooth surface
Citrus – astringent, excellent skin clarifier - rich in antioxidant bioflavonoids that provide antiaging effects to preserve the skin
Reishi Mushroom – powerful polysaccharides like beta glucans directly enhance cellular immunity and moisturize the skin through hydration.
Broccoli – standardized to 1.5% alpha lipoic acid, a valuable antiaging antioxidant for the skin; also contains sulfur, an effective agent for acne
Cucumber - used in facial creams, lotions and cleansers for its skin-freshening and cooling properties
Rosemary - toner and freshener, it adds body and softness to lackluster hair. Used in hair rinses, it tones and conditions the scalp and helps remove scalp buildup. |
