Our Ingredients

All of our ingredients in each of our herbal tisanes and fine powdered plants & mushrooms have been mindfully chosen and hand-blended. Here you will find all the organic herbs and mushrooms used in our products and each of their unique properties and benefits. 

Ingredients

Alfalfa Leaf: Alfalfa Leaf is a superfood due to its high vitamins, amino acids, and mineral content including magnesium, calcium, iron, sulfur, potassium, sodium, chlorine, phosphorus, silicon, and vitamins C, E, and K. Vitamin K in particular is important in helping the body to form blood clots, which decreases the risk of hemorrhage and reduces postpartum bleeding. Alfalfa Leaf is beneficial in reducing morning sickness and increasing breastmilk supply. 

 

Artichoke Leaf: Artichoke Leaf helps to protect the liver from damage. The antioxidants cynarin and silymarin in Artichoke Leaf are beneficial in reducing inflammation, lessening fat deposition, and promoting the growth of new tissue. 

 

Ashwagandha Root: Ashwagandha contains chemicals that calm the mind, reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and balance the immune system. 

 

Astragalus Root: Astragalus Root has compounds that enhance the immune system and increase the body’s production of white blood cells, which are the cell responsible for preventing illness. It also is beneficial to help improve tiredness in people with chronic fatigue syndrome by increasing energy and stamina. 

 

Bacopa Leaf: Bacopa Leaf is full of antioxidants with powerful active compounds which prevents the process called lipid peroxidation. Lipid peroxidation is linked to several health conditions including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative disorders. Bacopa Leaf helps to enhance brain function, resulting in improved spatial learning and better ability to retain information. It has been shown to improve cognitive function, including memory, attention, and processing speed. It also has anxiolytic effects, meaning it can help to reduce anxiety.

 

Basil Leaf: Basil Leaf is full of antioxidants and nutrients including vitamins A and K, calcium, iron, and manganese. The essential oils in Basil Leaf, including eugenol, linalool, and citronellol, all help to fight inflammation in the body. These anti-inflammatory properties help to lower the risk of inflammatory conditions inducing arthritis, heart disease, and gastrointestinal issues.

 

Black Cohosh Root: Black Cohosh Root supports healthy estrogen levels by improving brain-organ communication and modulating cell receptors. Black Cohosh Root is a phytoestrogen, which can help to lower elevated estrogen or raise low estrogen. Black Cohosh Root supports healthy hormone levels by improving brain-organ communication and modulating cell receptors. Black Cohosh Root is beneficial to reducing musculoskeletal pain and arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic plant compounds.

 

Blessed Thistle: Blessed Thistle is an herbal galactagogue, which increases the flow of breast milk by increasing prolactin levels. Blessed Thistle helps to boost the hormone prolactin, which supports milk supply and oxytocin, supporting the let-down reflex.

 

Boswellia Tear: Boswellia Tear has four acids which inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO), which contributes to the herb’s anti-inflammatory properties. The herb helps to reduce inflammation, is an effective analgesic, and may prevent the loss of cartilage. 

 

Burdock Root: Burdock Root helps to purify the blood. The burdock plant contains active ingredients in its root system that can remove toxins from the bloodstream, detoxifying and increasing circulation to the surface of the skin.

 

Calendula Flower: Calendula Flower is full of antioxidants, including triterpenes, flavonoids, polyphenols, and carotenoids which help to neutralize the harmful effects of oxidative stress in the body. The herb has antifungal and antimicrobial properties which helps speed up the healing of wounds and skin infections. Calendula Flower is able to increase the amount of collagen in wounds as they heal, further improving healing time.

 

Catnip Leaf: Catnip Leaf has a potent calming effect on the body due to its content of the plant compound, nepetalactone, which helps boost mood, reduce anxiety, ease restlessness, and promote restful sleep.

 

Chaga Mushroom: Chaga Mushroom promotes the formation of beneficial cytokines (specialized proteins which regulate the immune system) and stimulates white blood cells which fight off harmful bacteria and viruses, while also reducing long-term inflammation. Chaga is high in antioxidants and has anticancer properties. Chaga is an adaptogenic mushroom, helps to improve digestion, and reduce inflammation in the body. 

 

Chamomile Flower: Chamomile Flower is full of antioxidants, including apigenin which is a compound that binds to certain receptors in the brain to promote relaxation and sleepiness. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties which are helpful in reducing pain.

 

Chaste Tree Berries: Chaste Tree Berries can function as a hormone balancer by targeting the hormones progesterone and prolactin, balancing the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. By regulating the pituitary gland it affects the function of other glands involved in this system. The pituitary gland sends out the signal to the other glands to tell them when and how much hormone to produce.

 

Chickweed: Chickweed is a powerful weight loss aid as it helps to cleanse and rejuvenate by helping the body dissolve and shed excess fat cells, resulting in increased breakdown of fat molecules. Chickweed improves digestion and causes a delayed absorption of dietary fats and carbs in the intestines.

 

Chicory Root: Chicory Root is full of antioxidants that provide functional support to the liver, reduce oxidative stress, and improve liver health. It protects against free radical formation, preventing toxicity in the liver. Chicory Root helps to detox the liver and supports the breakdown of fats by increasing the flow of bile.

 

Cilantro Leaf: Cilantro Leaf is a chelator, meaning that it can bind to heavy metals and allow the body to excrete them. Cilantro leaf also has powerful anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

 

Cinnamon: Cinnamon is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which helps to lower risk of disease. Cinnamon also helps to reduce key risk factors for heart disease and reduce blood pressure.

 

Cleavers: Cleavers is a diuretic herb that is used to relieve edema and promote urine formation during bladder infections. It is useful in protecting the lining of the bladder against irritation which can lead to an overactive bladder.

 

Cordyceps Mushroom: Cordyceps Mushroom increases the body’s production of the molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is essential for delivering energy to muscles, thus improving daily performance. As an antioxidant, Cordyceps has anti-aging properties which help to boost memory, sexual function, and reduce fatigue. 

 

Coriander Seed: Coriander Seed is a digestive aid and diuretic. The active compounds in Coriander Seeds stimulate digestive enzymes and juices, supporting healthy digestion, reducing gas, preventing flatulence, bloating, and nausea. 

 

Cornsilk: Cornsilk is a diuretic and reduces inflammation in the urinary system. Cornsilk increases urination which helps to prevent a build up of bacteria in the urethra. By soothing and relaxing the lining of the bladder, Cornsilk helps reduce irritation and promotes urination.

 

Cramp Bark: Cramp Bark is aptly named due to its benefits in treating menstrual cramps. Cramp Bark contains fruit extracts that help to relax muscles and blood vessels, relieving pain and reducing blood pressure. It is high in the antioxidants flavonoids and carotenoids which help prevent and reverse cellular damage in the body. 

 

Damiana Leaf: Damiana Leaf is an ancient aphrodisiac believed to increase sexual arousal and stamina. It is full of antioxidants and flavonoids which help to improve erectile dysfunction and increase sexual pleasure. 

 

Dandelion Leaf: Dandelion Leaf helps to prevent UTIs by reducing swelling, increasing urine production, and preventing crystals from forming in the urine. It is full of antioxidants, in a powerful anti-inflammatory herb, and nutrient dense with high levels of vitamins A, B, C, E, K, folate, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Dandelion is also high in soluble fiber which supports the growth and maintenance of a healthy gut bacteria in the digestive tract.

 

Dandelion Root: Dandelion Root has diuretic qualities which helps the body to rid itself of excess fluid. It is full of antioxidants, in a powerful anti-inflammatory herb, and nutrient dense with high levels of vitamins A, B, C, E, K, folate, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Dandelion Root may help improve the secretion of insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, as well as the absorption of glucose in the muscles leading to improved insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels. 

 

Dill Seed: Dill Seed contains nutrients and compounds which aid digestion and help to reduce gas. 

 

Dong Quai Root: Dong Quai Root is used to balance hormone excesses and deficits. Dong Quai Root is especially beneficial for balancing estrogen due to its high content of phytoestrogens. This herb also contains the antioxidant ferulic acid which promotes sperm quality and viability. Dong Quai Root supports the nervous system, reducing anxiety, balancing moods, reducing depression and promoting relaxation.

 

Echinacea Root: Echinacea helps stimulate the lymphatic system, promoting drainage and elimination of toxins, which helps to fight and prevent potential infections.

 

Elderberry: Elderberry is a rich source of antioxidants called anthocyanins and vitamins A, B, and C which boost the immune system. Antioxidants reduce inflammation and work to rid the body of free radicals which damage cells. Elderberry also has antiviral properties which helps to prevent or reduce the severity of infections.

 

Elecampane Root: Elecampane Root has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which help treat respiratory diseases caused by inflammation. It is excellent at reducing cough caused by respiratory conditions such as rhinitis, bronchitis, and throat infections. 

 

Eleuthero Root: Eleuthero helps increase energy, reduce fatigue, and boost athletic performance. It increases blood flow to the brain and improves cognitive function. Eleuthero is beneficial to the immune system and speeds up the healing of wounds and can prevent or even improve nerve damage.

 

Eucalyptus Leaf: Eucalyptus Leaf contains a compound, 1,8-cineol, which helps with relieving chest tightness and congestion, easing breathing, reducing sinus inflammation, decreasing stuffy nose, and improving symptoms of asthma and bronchitis.

 

Fennel Seed: Fennel Seed is an excellent source of fiber and aids digestion further by reducing inflammation in the intestines and decreasing bacteria that cause gas. 

 

Fenugreek Seed: Fenugreek Seed contains compounds called furostanolic saponins, which increase testosterone production and symptoms related to low testosterone such as low libido. Fenugreek Seed is believed to have an estrogenic effect as well with a phytoestrogen called diosgenin.

 

Feverfew: Feverfew comes from the Latin word febrifugia, meaning “fever reducer” and has been called “medieval aspirin.” Feverfew has many naturally occurring compounds including flavonoids, volatile oils, tanetin, and most notably parthenolide. Parthenolide helps to stop the production of prostaglandins, which are molecules that promote inflammation. Parthenolide in Feverfew also eases smooth muscle spasms.

 

Ginger Root: Ginger Root reduces inflammation and stimulates digestions, all while suppressing the appetite. The compounds, gingerols, are responsible for improving digestion and stabilizing blood sugar levels. By decreasing blood pressure, Ginger Root prevents the formation of blood clots in the arteries and blood vessels, improving circulation.

 

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf: Ginkgo Biloba Leaf is full of antioxidants that combat or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals. It also helps to improve brain function, enhance mental performance, promote emotional wellbeing and reduce anxiety.

 

Goji Berry: Goji berries are a powerful antioxidant and have adaptogenic properties which help manage the body’s hormonal response to stress, strengthens the immune system and lowers cholesterol.

 

Goldenrod: Goldenrod is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory plant compounds, including saponins which have antifungal properties. As a diuretic, Goldenrod increases the flow of urine, helping to flush out harmful bacteria and support kidney health. It has been beneficial to soothe UTIs, to prevent and treat kidney stones. 

 

Gotu Kola: Gotu Kola or Brahmi is an adaptogen with remarkable properties that enhances memory, balances the nervous system, improves digestion and is beneficial for the skin.

 

Gravel Root: Gravel Root has antifungal and anti-inflammatory plant compounds, including cistifolin. It acts as a diuretic, increasing the flow of urine and helping to dissolve kidney stones. 

 

Green Tea Leaf: Green Tea Leaf has a high concentration of polyphenols, compounds that reduce inflammation and fight cancer. It contains the catechin epigallocatechin-3-gallate or EGCG which is a natural antioxidant that prevents cell damage caused by free radicals. Green Tea Leaf is also a natural source of caffeine which boosts brain function, mood, reaction time, and memory. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which increases the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, reducing anxiety, increasing dopamine production, and alpha waves in the brain. The caffeine and L-theanine in Green Tea Leaf work together to improve overall cognitive function. 

 

Guarana Seed: Guarana Seed contains caffeine which is a stimulant that promotes fat burning by boosting the metabolism. Studies have shown Guarana Seed to boost your metabolism by 3-11% over 12 hours resulting in more calories burned at rest. Guarana may even suppress genes that aid fat cell production and promote genes that slow it down.

 

Hawthorn Leaf & Flower: Hawthorn Leaf & Flower acts as a vasodilator, meaning that it relaxes constricted blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow, and protecting blood vessels from damage. Due to the flavonoid and pectin content in Hawthorn Leaf & Flower, it helps to improve blood cholesterol levels.

 

Hibiscus Flower: Hibiscus Flower stimulates hair growth and reduces the risk of fungal infections. When used as a topical hair tonic, Hibiscus Flower strengthens hair follicles, increases follicle size, and increases hair growth.

 

Holy Basil Leaf: Holy Basil is an adaptogen with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help protect the digestive system from stress-induced ulcers while also being calming for the mind.

 

Hops Flower: Hops Flower contains many antioxidants, polyphenols, and beneficial essential oils such as linalool, which helps to reduce oxidative stress. The herb is beneficial in balancing the mood— easing stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression.  Additionally, Hops Flower has calming properties which helps to promote better restful sleep, especially when used in combination with Valerian Root. 

 

Horny Goat Weed: Horny Goat Weed contains phytoestrogens, which are plant-based compounds that have the same effects as estrogen. It helps to improve blood circulation, boost memory, and increase energy. Horny Goat Weed is helpful in reducing erectile dysfunction due to its content of icariin, a plant compound which blocks a protein called phosphodiesterase type 5 which is known to cause erectile dysfunction. Additionally, Horny Goat Weed helps to increase blood flow to the penis. 

 

Horsetail: Horsetail helps to reduce edema or fluid retention, kidney and bladder stones, UTIs, the inability to control urination, and nocturia or the urge to urinate during the night. As a diuretic, Horsetail increases urination production due to the herb’s high antioxidant and mineral salt concentration.

 

Hydrangea Root: Hydrangea Root is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory plant compounds including coumarin and its derivative skimmin, which is especially beneficial in reducing kidney inflammation. It acts as a diuretic, increasing the flow of urine and helping to dissolve kidney stones.  

 

Juniper Berry: Juniper Berry is rich in volatile oils, especially terpinen-4-ol, which has been shown to increase the rate of kidney filtration, which subsequently increases the flow of urine while helping flush out any bacterial from the kidneys and bladder. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which is beneficial in alleviating symptoms of UTIs. 

 

Kava Kava Root: Kava Kava Root contains the plant compounds kavapyrones, which promotes calm, relaxation, and feelings of happiness. The kavalactones in the Kava Kava Root act as neurotransmitters in the brain, helping to alleviate anxiety, protect neurons from damage, and reduce pain. 

 

Lavender Flower: Lavender Flower is deeply relaxing and reduces stress. The soothing benefits of Lavender Flower extend to its use as an anxiolytic, mood stabilizer, sedative, analgesic, and anti-convulsant with powerful neuroprotective properties.

 

Lemon Balm Leaf: Lemon Balm Leaf has stress and anxiety relieving properties, making you feel calm and at ease. It also has a mild sedative effect that can help to improve sleep quality. 

 

Licorice Root: Licorice is an effective adaptogen and is a good source of glycyrrhizin, which is a compound that has been shown to have anti-anxiety and antidepressant effects. Licorice root may also help to improve mood and cognitive function.

 

Linden Leaf & Flower: Linden Leaf & Flower has antioxidants called flavonoids that fight inflammation. This herb also contains the antioxidants tiliroside, quercetin, and kaempferol— tiliroside in particular is a potent antioxidant that works by scavenging free radicals from the body, which reduces oxidative damage that leads to inflammation. Linden Leaf and Flower works as a vasodilator, dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. 

 

Lion’s Mane Mushroom: Lion’s Mane Mushroom is known for its ability to stimulate the growth of brain cells from hericenones and erinacines. These compounds are beneficial in reducing memory loss and preventing neuronal damage caused by amyloid-beta plaques. This Mushroom is also beneficial in relieving anxiety and depression due to its ability to regenerate brain cells and improve the function of the hippocampus. 

 

Lungwort: Lungwort has a high mucilaginous content that makes it useful in treating coughs, asthma, and chronic bronchitis. It is high in antioxidants which support lung health. 

 

Marshmallow Root: Marshmallow Root has a high mucilaginous content that makes it useful in treating coughs, cold, bronchitis, and other respiratory tract diseases. It acts as an enzyme to loosen mucus and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria which helps soothe sore throats and runny noses.

 

Milk Thistle Seed: Milk Thistle Seed has potent antioxidant properties that help to prevent toxins from attaching to liver cells. Milk Thistle Seed eases inflammation, boosts cell repair, and reduces key liver enzymes that support healthy function of the liver. 

 

Motherwort: Motherwort contains numerous antioxidants that help to reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce blood pressure, and heart rate caused by stress and anxiety. With cardiac-protective properties, this herb helps to relax heart cells and aid in the prevention of blood clots that cause heart attacks. 

 

Mugwort: Mugwort “takes you up a level” from your habitual dream state. If you have difficulty remembering your dreams, Mugwort will help you recollect bits & pieces; if you have spotty recall, it will help you construct a more complete narrative thread. If you dream only in black & white, Mugwort may introduce colors. If you have solely visual dreams, Mugwort-enhanced dreams help to engage the other senses. If you already have good dream recall and rich texture to your dreams, you may begin to become aware of your dream state while dreaming, what is called lucid dreaming.

 

Muira Puama: Muira Puama, also known as “potency wood” has long been utilized by the Amazonian people to boost energy and as an aphrodisiac. Muira Puama contains the plant compound, sterols, which is a building block for sex hormones such as testosterone. The herb helps to promote relaxation, improve blood flow to the penis, intensify organisms, and improve sex drives in both sexes. 

 

Mullein Leaf: Mullein Leaf is an expectorant herb which helps to loosen bronchial secretions, making it easier to expel mucus by making coughs more productive. It helps to reduce inflammation in the lungs and has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties. 

 

Nettle Leaf: Nettle Leaf is one of the most nutritious of the spring greens, containing high levels of vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, potassium, folic acid, B vitamins, vitamin K, and essential amino acids. Nettle Leaf is beneficial in strengthening the kidneys and adrenals, relieving fluid retention. The herb also supports the vascular system, which can help prevent varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Nettle Leaf has natural astringent properties and is beneficial in treating greasy skin, dry, itchy, and inflamed skin caused by bug bites and eczema. 

 

Oat Straw: Oat Straw is highly nutritious and is an excellent source of iron, manganese, and zinc. Oat Straw contains a unique group of antioxidants called avenanthramides, which are beneficial to improving heart health, increase blood flow, and boosts production of nitric oxide which helps dilate blood vessels. The antioxidants in Oat Straw also help to reduce inflammation, which decreases the risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions. It is also beneficial for improving cognitive function by improving memory, concentration, and attention span. Oat Straw helps to reduce anxiety, relieve stress, and ease depression.

 

Olive Leaf: Olive Leaf has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and gastroprotective properties which supports healthy digestion. Antimicrobial properties in Olive Leaf support a strong immune system. 

 

Oregano Leaf: Oregano Leaf contains healing compounds including; carvacrol, thymol, and terpinene. These compounds are antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidants which are beneficial to respiratory health. Oregano Leaf is also full of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, vitamins A and C, and niacin which boosts the immune system and helps fight off infections before they start.

 

Parsley Leaf: Parsley Leaf has anti-inflammatory properties due to its high content of antioxidants, including flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamin C. 

 

Passionflower: Passionflower supports the nervous system by promoting calm and reducing anxiety. The herb boosts the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain which lowers brain activity, promoting relaxation and improving sleep. Passionflower is an effective analgesic, helping to alleviate pain.

 

Peppermint Leaf: Peppermint Leaf has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties that helps to calm the muscles of the stomach and improve the flow of bile, which the body uses to digest fats. It helps to alleviate bloating, gas and indigestion. 

 

Plantain Leaf: Plantain Leaf is rich in mucilage, which is a protective and demulcent for the respiratory system. By moistening and coating the airways, irritation that causes dry cough is reduced. Its anti-inflammatory properties help support overall mucous membrane health. 

 

Raspberry Leaf: Raspberry Leaf is full of B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and antioxidants. The antioxidants in Raspberry Leaf help protect the cells from damage caused by free radicals. It is beneficial for balancing female hormones. Raspberry Leaf is excellent for strengthening the uterine muscles so that they work optimally during labor, and postpartum it helps to slow bleeding and promotes uterine recovery. Additionally, the herb is high in magnesium and calcium which help to relieve leg cramps. It also is helpful in soothing upset stomach and easing morning sickness.

 

Red Clover: Red Clover is rich in nutrients including calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. It’s also full of isoflavones, compounds that act as phytoestrogens which are similar to the hormone estrogen. 

 

Reishi Mushroom: Reishi is considered the “king of mushrooms” and is prized for its adaptogenic properties. Reishi is a powerful immune system enhancer since it is full of beta glucans or complex sugars that stimulate the immune system to fight infection. The antioxidant properties of the mushroom may reduce the risk of disease, improve longevity and combat fatigue.

 

Rooibos Leaf: Rooibos Leaf helps to relieve runny nose and itchy eyes caused by allergies because of the two bioflavonoids it contains called rutin and quercetin. These bioflavonoids block the release of histamine, which is the chemical the body produces in response to allergens. This is the same compound that over the counter antihistamines block, except the compounds in Rooibos Leaf don’t leave you feeling drowsy or with a dry mouth. Rooibos Leaf is full of antioxidants, one of which is quercetin, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound. Rooibos Leaf soothes skin conditions, especially eczema, psoriasis, and acne. The herb also has potent anti-aging properties which help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and promote the production of healthy skin cells.

 

Rose Bud & Petal: Rose Bud & Petal have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps reduce stress and inflammation, boosting healthy hair growth.  Rose Bud & Petal contains vitamins A, B3, C and E, which promote hair growth and nourish the scalp.

 

Rosemary Leaf: Rosemary Leaf has powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties which help to reduce stress, ease pain, and improve circulation. Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties of Rosemary Leaf boost the immune system and help to improve blood circulation.

 

Sage Leaf: Sage Leaf contains over 160 distinct polyphenols, plant-based chemical compounds that act as antioxidants in the body, which help to defend cells from damage caused by free radicals. It is a nutritious herb that contains magnesium, zinc, copper, and vitamins A, C, E, and 10% of your daily requirements of vitamin K. Sage Leaf contains chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, ellagic acid and rutin— all of which help to reduce the risk of cancer, improve brain function and boost memory. Sage Leaf also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and is beneficial in lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol and raising “good” HDL cholesterol.

 

Saw Palmetto Berry: Saw Palmetto Berry is primarily used as a tonic herb for men but also has nourishing benefits on the female reproductive system. Saw Palmetto Berry works by decreasing the enzyme activity that is responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which in turn helps preserve testosterone levels in the body.

 

Schisandra Berry: Schisandra Berry stimulates the body’s resistance to physical, environmental and emotional stressors with its adaptogenic properties. The chemicals in Schisandra Berry are also known to improve liver function and boost energy which can improve athletic endurance and coordination.

 

Shatavari Root: Shatavari Root is also a galactagogue and increases breast milk supply by boosting the production of corticoids and prolactin, which improve the quality and the amount of breast milk produced. Shatavari Root stimulates the secretion of steroid hormones that improve milk production and increases breast weight. As an adaptogen, it has antioxidant properties that help improve the overall health of the nursing mother.

 

Skullcap: Skullcap is a mild relaxant and is beneficial for easing anxiety, nervous tension, and convulsions. It has powerful antioxidant effects which help protect against neurological disorders. 

 

Slippery Elm Bark: Slippery Elm Bark full of antioxidants and contains mucilage, which coats the throat, acting as a barrier to help reduce coughing.

 

St. John’s Wort: St. Johns Wort contains the plant compounds hypericin and hyperforin which increase levels of serotonin in the brain. The herb is beneficial in alleviating anxiety, easing nerve pain, and reducing insomnia.

 

Thyme Leaf: Thyme Leaf helps to reduce inflammation, fight respiratory infections, and is a natural expectorant that works as both an antiseptic and to expel mucus. It also soothes coughs and combats nasal congestion.

 

Tribulus Fruit: Tribulus Fruit has been found to help boost libido in both males and females. The herb helps to enhance sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction in females with low libido. Additionally, the herb is beneficial in reducing erectile dysfunction in males.

 

Turkey Tail Mushroom: Turkey Tail Mushroom contains a variety of phenol and flavonoid antioxidants which boost the immune system by reducing inflammation and stimulating the release of protective compounds. The mushroom has both Krestin (PSK) and Polysaccharide Peptide (PSP) which strengthens the immune response and anticancer properties. Turkey Tail contains prebiotics, which nourishes helpful gut bacteria and improves digestion. As an adaptogen, Turkey Tail interacts with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to help stabilize cortisol levels and assist with balancing the body.

 

Turmeric: Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and one of its active ingredients, curcumin, helps to improve the function of the endothelium or the lining of the inside of the heart and blood vessels. 

 

Valerian Root: Valerian Root contains compounds that stimulate the opioid receptors and serotonin production in the brain, increasing relaxation, antidepressant effects, reducing pain, and acting as a mild sedative.

 

White Willow Bark: White Willow Bark has been referred to as “nature’s aspirin” due to its naturally occurring active ingredient, salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). This herb also contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds called flavonoids that produce pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.

 

Yellow Dock Root: Yellow Dock Root purifies and detoxifies the blood. It is rich in glycosides that are beneficial in protecting the liver. The glycosides are phytochemicals that stimulate the liver, improves absorption of nutrients and increases bile production, which improves digestion, particularly of fats.

Yerba Mate Leaf: Yerba Mate Leaf is rich in antioxidants; xanthines, caffeoyl derivatives, saponins, and polyphenols— which have anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering properties, and act as natural stimulants. Yerba Mate Leaf contains seven of the nine essential amino acids and nearly every vitamin and mineral the body needs to thrive. As a natural source of caffeine, Yerba Mate Leaf provides energy without the jittery after effects of coffee, creating a sustained feeling of alertness, a boost in cognitive function, and focus.

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