Guides
In the Scheunengut guide, we explain vitamins, minerals, plant compounds and dietary supplements clearly and with a solid scientific grounding – from correct intake to the right product for you. Use the search or the topic filters to quickly find what you need.
Cat's Claw (Una de Gato): Origin, Forms & Intake
Cat's claw, known in South America under the name Una de Gato, is a woody liana plant from the Amazon region, whose bark and root have long been used by...
Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus): Plant, Forms & Use
Eleuthero, botanically Eleutherococcus senticosus and colloquially often called Siberian ginseng, is a thorny shrub from north-eastern Asia. Traditionally, it is above all the root that is used, which has long...
Olive leaf extract: effect, ingredients and intake
Olive leaf extract is obtained from the leaves of the olive tree (Olea europaea) and is rich in secondary plant substances, above all the bitter compound oleuropein. Olive leaves have...
Bilberry Extract: Effect, Constituents and Intake
Bilberry extract is obtained from the dark blue fruits of the bilberry and is rich in anthocyanins, the plant pigments that give the berry its intense colour. Bilberry extract often...
Ashwagandha KSM-66 vs. Shoden: The Extracts Compared
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the best-known plants of the Ayurvedic tradition and is today found in countless food supplements. Anyone who looks more closely quickly comes across two...
Garcinia Cambogia: Hydroxycitric Acid, Use and an Honest Assessment
Garcinia cambogia, also known as the Malabar tamarind, is a pumpkin-shaped fruit native to South and Southeast Asia. Its rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the plant compound that gives many...
African Plum Tree (Pygeum): Bark, Phytosterols and Use
The African plum tree carries an unwieldy botanical name and a long history of use: in West and Central Africa, its bark has been part of traditional plant knowledge for...
Buying Wild Yam: Diosgenin & What to Look For
Wild yam keeps coming up in forums, guides, and product descriptions, and half-truths often surround it. Anyone looking to buy wild yam quickly runs into terms like diosgenin, extract ratio,...
Buying Artichoke: Extract, Cynarin & What to Look For
The artichoke is one of the most traditional cultivated plants of the Mediterranean region and is now found as an extract in many dietary supplements. Anyone wanting to buy an...
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