Sea cucumbers are a type of marine animal. Most commonly found in the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, they're consumed as a food in some parts of Asia and used for medicinal purposes in traditional Chinese medicine (a form of alternative medicine that originated in China). Dietary supplements containing ground and dried sea cucumber are said to offer a range of health benefits.

Sea cucumbers are known for their anti-aging properties. The Chinese consider a sea cucumber to be a health panacea and hence, use it for treating kidney disorders, constipation and reproductive problems, including impotency. Sea cucumbers contain glucosamine and chondroitin that are helpful for treating arthritis. Sea cucumber is the most popular traditional remedy used by Malay women for treating injuries and wounds caused by episiotomy.

Ointments prepared from sea cucumbers are used for treating back and joint pains by the Peninsular Malaysian communities. Sea cucumbers are considered as a general health tonic and benefit people with chronic joint pains, tendonitis, sprains, ligament stress and arthritis. They are commonly used for treating debility among elders, frequent urination and intestinal tract lining.

Sea cucumbers are an instant energy booster. Sea cucumbers assist in nourishing the brain and heart, as they contain fatty acids, such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), similar to fish oil. Sea cucumbers extracts are combined with legendary herbs to produce ointments effective for health and beauty that can be used on face, hands, feet, joints, muscles, scalp, hair, mouth, gum and sensitive areas.