Citrus Aurantium is the Latin name for a citrus tree which grows bitter oranges. Traditionally being used by Chinese medicine and herbologists, the extract of the orange and the peel was used as a dietary supplement in concoctions with other herbs to suppress appetite. While other active ingredients of the citrus aurantium may contribute and even promote the effect, the main ingredient used in all weight loss products is synephrine, an alkaloid similar to ephedrine. It is a phenethylamine; it influences the alpha1 adrenergic receptor, constricting blood vessels, additionally increasing the heart rate and the blood pressure. In most cases the use of synephrine is paired with a diet and body building plan, where weight loss and muscle building is essential.

Green Tea Extract is of immense use to treat body ache, headaches and poor digestion. The green tea extract contains polyphenols to high levels and is an opulent source of antioxidant. It has the power of fighting free radicals more than vitamin E. the polyphenols present in green tea extract protect against respiratory and digestive infections. It blocks the carcinogens actions that promotes cancer and reduces the cholesterol levels. Green tea extract helps in metabolizing fat. The dieters can feel the weight loss without side effects and jitters. The green tea extract decreases the heart disease risk and also helps in preventing liver failure. The benefits of green tea extract are many, but as it contains caffeine, medical experts should be consulted prior to using it. Green tea extract also defends dental plaque. Green tea extracts prevents even liver transplant failure, but pregnant women should take green tea only after doctor consultation.

Kola Nut has a euphoric and stimulating effect on the heart and central nervous system and produces a heightened state of euphoria and well-being.

Phenylalanine, which may aid in weight loss through the feeling of satiety or fullness by taking phenylalanine with a glass of water 20 minutes before a meal.

Siberian Ginseng, with the Latin name Eleutherococcus senticosus, formerly named Acanthopanax senticosus, is a shrub at home in Northeastern Asia. Although it displays similar properties as Panax ginseng, it is actually a different genus. While the Chinese Ginseng is already well known, this Siberian Ginseng variety is becoming increasingly popular, bringing apparently similar effects, but being much less expensive. The properties differ and are very widespread, this herb is deemed an adaptogen, antioxidant, nervine and immune tonic, is anti inflammatory and is anticholesteremic. It is promoting the HPA axis depletion, reducing fatigue, stress, neurasthenia and sore muscle symptoms. Siberian Ginseng contains lipophilic triterpenoid saponins named eleutherosides, which are known to provide increased indurance, improvement of memory and cognitive abilities, is anti-inflammatory, immunogenic, and enhances the immune system.

Yohimbe is an alkaloid and the active ingredient of a medicinal herb also known as Pausinystalia yohimbe, formerly named Corynanthe yohimbe. It is noted as a stimulant drug and also as an aphrodisiac. While the medicinal community has conducted numerous studies of yohimbe in conjunction with sexual dysfunctions, in veterinary medicine, yohimbine is employed as the antidode to anesthesia stemming from the drug xylazine in large and small animals. In recent times, yohimbine has been found to instigate fat loss in athletes when taken orally. There are also some formulations available, for a significant price, where yohimbine can be directly applied transdermally to adipose tissue, leading to a local reduction. This application is still in experimentation and should not be used without professional assistance.