A pouched product adapted for release of a releasable component therefrom is provided herein. The pouched product can include a water-permeable fabric pouch formed so as to define a cavity therein, and a composition contained within the cavity of the water-permeable fabric pouch, the composition including one or more releasable components that are released from the composition under mouth conditions and that are capable of movement through the water-permeable fabric pouch. The composition includes nicotine and at least one particulate non-tobacco material. The pouched product also includes at least one capsule contained within the cavity of the water-permeable fabric pouch, the capsule having a capsule wall surrounding an inner payload comprising at least one botanical.

A supplement that produces an increased feeling of alertness and reduces anxiety, or produce a feeling of calmness is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the supplement is all natural, and contains no or essentially no synthesized chemical. The supplement or the therapeutic ingredients, such as the ingredients within a capsule, may only contain plant matter. The plant matter may include plant roots and leaves, for example. The supplement and more specifically the active ingredient of the supplement may include, piper methysticum (kava kava root), brahmi (bacopa), ashwagandha (winter cherry). These three ingredients may be the primary active or therapeutic ingredients and may be provided in an effective amount to produce a feeling of alert calmness.

A supplement that produces an increased feeling of alertness and reduces anxiety, or produce a feeling of calmness is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the supplement is all natural, and contains no or essentially no synthesized chemical. The supplement or the therapeutic ingredients, such as the ingredients within a capsule, may only contain plant matter. The plant matter may include plant roots and leaves, for example. The supplement and more specifically the active ingredient of the supplement may include, piper methysticum (kava kava root), brahmi (bacopa), ashwagandha (winter cherry). These three ingredients may be the primary active or therapeutic ingredients and may be provided in an effective amount to produce a feeling of alert calmness.

A supplement that produces an increased feeling of alertness and reduces anxiety, or produce a feeling of calmness is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the supplement is all natural, and contains no or essentially no synthesized chemical. The supplement or the therapeutic ingredients, such as the ingredients within a capsule, may only contain plant matter. The plant matter may include plant roots and leaves, for example. The supplement and more specifically the active ingredient of the supplement may include, piper methysticum (kava kava root), brahmi (bacopa), ashwagandha (winter cherry). These three ingredients may be the primary active or therapeutic ingredients and may be provided in an effective amount to produce a feeling of alert calmness.

The invention provides a method for preparing an herbal extract and a flavor system comprising an herbal extract produced by the process. The invention also provides a flavor system comprising an herbal extract comprising thymol, eugenol, carvacrol and eucalyptol. The invention further provides a flavor system comprising a thyme extract having a minimum inhibitory concentration of less than about 3%. Additionally, the invention provides an oral product comprising a flavor system.

A microcapsule includes an active component encapsulated within a polymerized hydrolyzed protein shell. The microcapsule has an average diameter that is less than one hundred micrometers as determined by a laser diffractometer.

A microcapsule includes an active component encapsulated within a polymerized hydrolyzed protein shell. The microcapsule has an average diameter that is less than one hundred micrometers as determined by a laser diffractometer.

A food supplement for helping alleviate the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments is disclosed which is formed from a mixture including at least one edible oil, at least one chopped fruit or fruit paste; at least one ground nut or seed meal or ground nut or seed butter; and honey. The food supplement has a volume of less than three cubic inches and provides at least 100 kilocalories of energy, making it small in volume but with a high energy density. The food supplement can have a high fat content which can make the food supplement moist and easy to eat while providing the necessary calories need for patients combatting cancer and undergoing cancer treatments who often have a severely reduced appetite.

A food supplement for helping alleviate the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments is disclosed which is formed from a mixture including at least one edible oil, at least one chopped fruit or fruit paste; at least one ground nut or seed meal or ground nut or seed butter; and honey. The food supplement has a volume of less than three cubic inches and provides at least 100 kilocalories of energy, making it small in volume but with a high energy density. The food supplement can have a high fat content which can make the food supplement moist and easy to eat while providing the necessary calories need for patients combatting cancer and undergoing cancer treatments who often have a severely reduced appetite.

Oral compositions comprising cinnamaldehyde, and methods or improving circulation and improving circulation by administering such compositions, are described. Methods and uses are describe that include the administration of an effective amount of the oral compositions to improve circulation and increasing nerve sensitization, while also resulting in improved balance, and reduced pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the hands and feet, as well as reduced restlessness, fatigue, and tiredness of the legs.