n. 1  Any of various small proteins that are produced by a variety of cell types, especially T cells and other white blood cells, and that regulate many aspects of inflammation and the immune response, including stimulating the production of white blood cells and platelets.
Arrowroot is an easily digested starch extracted from the roots of the arrowroot plant, Maranta arundinacea. The starch is used as a thickener in many foods such as puddings and sauces, and is also used in cookies and other baked goods. It is extremely bland, making it suitable for neutral diets, especially for people who are feeling nauseous.
Arrowroot Benefits For Skin. Arrowroot is an ingredient you can use for absorbing excess oil on the skin. Arrowroot absorbs excess oil and so like clays are excellent for use in natural skin masks and even for use directly applied to oily skin. Make a mask with arrowroot, essential oils and other ingredients for an acne treatment.