Know Your Ingredients

Holy Basil

A staple of Ayurvedic medicine, Holy Basil supports overall well-being, longevity, and stress resilience. It aids digestion, promotes liver detoxification, and has antimicrobial properties that help with coughs, colds, and flu. Additionally, it supports cognitive function, reduces anxiety, and helps regulate blood sugar—commonly used for asthma, toothaches, and joint pain.

Lavender

Lavender is a gentle yet powerful herb known for its wide range of benefits, particularly for the nervous system, skin, and pain management. Studies suggest that it can help reduce overstimulation, promote relaxation, and support overall emotional well-being, making it a popular choice for managing anxiety and depression. Lavender has also been shown to aid in pain relief, helping with stress-induced headaches and reducing the need for pain medication when inhaled as an essential oil. Additionally, its antimicrobial and pain-relieving properties make it a valuable ingredient in skincare, supporting wound healing and overall skin health.

Lemon Balm

This herb is a relaxing nervine tonic known for its uplifting effects on anxiety, restlessness, and low mood or depression. Studies suggest that it can help promote emotional balance and overall well-being. Additionally, it has been shown to support digestive, cardiovascular, and skin health, particularly in cases where stress and anxiety contribute to these conditions.

Lion's Mane Mushroom

Lion’s Mane mushroom is renowned for its powerful benefits in supporting cognitive and nerve function. Studies suggest that it may enhance memory, focus, and overall brain health while also promoting increased energy and mental clarity. Additionally, Lion’s Mane has been shown to help ease symptoms of stress and support nervous system recovery.

Lemon Grass

Lemongrass is rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds, making it a powerful herb for overall wellness. Studies suggest that it can support weight loss, aid in managing gastritis, and help reduce LDL cholesterol. Additionally, its natural diuretic properties may assist in regulating blood pressure and promoting cardiovascular health.

Maca Root 

Traditionally used as food and medicine by indigenous Andean people, it is now widely consumed as a supplement for its adaptogenic and nutritional benefits.

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Marshmallow

This versatile herb has been used for centuries for its demulcent and soothing properties, providing relief for the digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems. Studies suggest that it can help nourish and calm inflammation in the digestive tract, making it beneficial for conditions like ulcers, gastritis, reflux, colitis, diverticulitis, IBS, and IBD. It is also known to support respiratory health by easing dry, hacking coughs and offering relief for asthma. Additionally, this herb is valued for its ability to soothe the urinary tract, particularly during recovery from bladder infections.

Maitake Mushroom

Maitake mushroom is a powerful adaptogen known for its potential benefits in supporting immunity, reducing inflammation, and fighting cancer. Studies suggest that it may also help regulate blood sugar levels, support respiratory health in conditions like asthma, and promote heart health by lowering cholesterol. Additionally, Maitake has been linked to neuroprotective properties, offering potential benefits for brain and nerve function.

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is a powerful herb known for its digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits. Studies suggest that it can help soothe the digestive system, making it particularly valuable for acid reflux, ulcers, and diarrhea. Additionally, its natural anti-inflammatory properties have been traditionally used to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints and muscles, providing relief for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and muscle inflammation.

Milk Thistle

This powerful herb has long been used to support liver health and recovery from a variety of conditions. Studies suggest that it can aid in detoxification and help the liver heal after chemotherapy, surgery, and exposure to anesthetics. Additionally, it has been shown to protect against alcohol-related damage, including cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis, and even mushroom poisoning.

Mint

Mint is a versatile herb known for its soothing effects on multiple systems, while also adding a refreshing flavor to meals and teas. Studies suggest that it supports digestive health by relaxing the muscles of the digestive tract, relieving indigestion, gas, colic, and spasmodic pain in IBS. It is also effective in easing nausea and vomiting and is considered safe for children. Additionally, mint supports respiratory health by relaxing and opening the airways, especially when wheezing is triggered by allergens or stress. Its natural drying properties can also help clear congestion. Mint is also valued for its calming effects on the nervous system, helping to relieve anxiety, tension, and headaches, including migraines.

Motherwort

Motherwort, meaning “Lion’s Heart” in Greek, is a calming and grounding tonic known for its ability to support both the physical and emotional heart. Studies suggest that it helps strengthen and stabilize the nervous system, making it particularly beneficial for those experiencing nervous exhaustion, restlessness, and sleep disturbances. Additionally, motherwort has been shown to support cardiovascular health by helping to lower blood pressure, especially when stress is a contributing factor.

Mullein

Both the leaves and flowers are beneficial to treat respiratory issues,  as well as the digestive and musculoskeletal systems.  Respiratory System - soothing with demulcent properties. Helps reduce inflammation and irritation for those dealing with chronic lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and COPD.  It’s gentle, expectorant actions helps to clear the lungs, great for coughs, lung infections, and influenza. 

Nervines

Nervines support the nervous system, including the brain and nerves, and are often paired with adaptogens to help the body manage stress and fatigue. They can be divided into two main types: nervine tonics, which nourish and strengthen the nervous system (such as Albizia, Bacopa, Milky Oats, and Skullcap), and nervine relaxants, which provide calming and soothing support (including California Poppy, Catnip, Chamomile, Hops, Kava, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, and Valerian).

Nettle

Stinging Nettle is a deeply nourishing herb known for its rich mineral content and wide range of health benefits. Traditionally used as a spring tonic, it is great for energy, bone health, and skin, supporting hormonal balance. Nettle also supports kidney and liver function, relieves seasonal allergies, is anti-inflammatory, helpful for joint pain, arthritis, and skin issues, nourishes the adrenals and endocrine system, and is excellent for fatigue and stress recovery.

Oat

Oat herb is one of the most soothing, restorative herbs in the Western herbal tradition. Nervous system support: Calms frazzled nerves, eases anxiety, and helps with burnout and emotional exhaustion. Supports deep, restful sleep, especially when stress or overthinking keeps you up. Cardiovascular system: helps regulate blood pressure and soothe stress-related tension. Hormone balancing: gently supports the endocrine system, helpful during PMS, perimenopause, or post-birth. Skin: high in silica and minerals, great for hair, skin, and nails. Cognitive support: traditionally used to enhance memory, clarity, and focus.

Oregon Grape

A powerful liver-supportive and antimicrobial herb, traditionally used to clear heat, detoxify the body, and support the skin and digestive system. It contains berberine, a compound known for its broad-spectrum antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Liver support: stimulates bile flow, enhances liver function, and helps the body process toxins. Digestive System: eases sluggish digestion, bloating, and poor appetite—especially useful for those who need bitter tonics. Anti-inflammatory: useful for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne (especially when linked to gut or liver imbalances). Antimicrobial: fights bacteria, yeast (like candida), and parasites—great for gut infections, SIBO, or skin overgrowths. Blood sugar support: Berberine may help regulate blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.

Plantain Herb

A soothing, drawing, and healing herb with a long history of use in both internal and external remedies. It’s gentle, safe, and incredibly versatile. Wound healer: speeds healing of cuts, scrapes, bites, and stings—often called a "green bandage", also helps pull out splinters, toxins, infections, or venom from the skin. Respiratory system: eases coughs, sore throats, and bronchial irritation—especially dry, scratchy coughs. Digestive system & gut: soothes and helps heal the gut lining (great for ulcers, leaky gut, or IBS). Anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial: Helps calm skin inflammation and fight minor infections.

Red Clover

Known for its blood-cleansing, hormone-balancing, and nutrient-rich properties. It supports detoxification, skin health, and female reproductive wellness.  Hormone balancing: contains natural phytoestrogens that can help ease symptoms of PMS, perimenopause, and menopause (like hot flashes or hormonal acne). The Lymphatic System: helps move and clear stagnant lymph, supporting detox and skin clarity. Skin: used for chronic skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne (especially when linked to hormonal or liver imbalances).  Traditionally used for respiratory conditions, chronic cough, and even as part of cancer support protocols in traditional herbal medicine.

Reishi Mushroom

This powerful adaptogenic mushroom is known for its ability to help the body cope with the negative effects of stress. Studies suggest that it promotes relaxation and supports better sleep, helping to restore balance in the body. Additionally, it is believed to encourage healthier immune function, enhancing the body’s natural defenses against illness and promoting overall wellness.

Rose

A deeply healing herb used for centuries to support the nervous system, skin, heart, and emotional wellbeing. It carries both gentle astringency and deep emotional softness, making it a powerful ally for times of both physical and emotional imbalance. Emotional support: calms grief, heartbreak, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm; opens and softens the heart. Nervous System: helps ease tension, restlessness, and stress-related mood swings. Skin-healing: gently tones, hydrates, and cools inflamed or sensitive skin—great for acne, rashes, or redness.

Rosehip

Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, rosehips are one of nature’s most potent allies for immune health, skin regeneration, and overall vitality.  Boosts immunity, supports collagen production, and enhances skin health. Anti-inflammatory: helpful for reducing joint pain, arthritis, and general inflammation. Skin support: promotes collagen and tissue repair—great for aging skin, acne scarring, and wound healing.

Rosemary

Rosemary is a potent herbal ally for the brain, circulation, digestion, and immune system. Uplifting and invigorating, it stimulates both the mind and body, bringing clarity, warmth, and resilience. Traditionally used to improve memory, focus, and mental clarity, it increases circulation to the brain, making it helpful for brain fog, low mood, and fatigue. It encourages blood flow—especially to cold extremities—and gently raises energy without overstimulation. Rich in rosmarinic and carnosic acids, rosemary supports joint, brain, and cellular health, while protecting against oxidative stress and inflammation. As an antimicrobial and antiviral herb, it has long been used in teas or steams during cold and flu season to support respiratory health by clearing mucus and opening airways. Rosemary oil also promotes hair growth, improves scalp circulation, and strengthens follicles, making it a popular ingredient in natural hair care for thinning or dull hair.

Sage

Sage is a powerful medicinal herb with deep roots in traditional healing systems. With its earthy, grounding aroma and potent properties, it supports the mind, hormones, digestion, and immune system, making it a true ally for both body and spirit. Sage enhances cognitive clarity by improving memory, focus, and alertness, and may help ease mild depression or anxiety. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties make it effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi—particularly helpful for sore throats, oral health, laryngitis, gum infections, or tonsillitis when used as a gargle. Sage is also known for its hormone-balancing effects, offering relief from hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings during perimenopause or menopause. It stimulates digestion and bile flow, easing bloating, gas, and sluggish digestion. Additionally, it clears congestion and soothes inflamed mucus membranes, making it a popular remedy in steams and teas for colds, coughs, and sinus infections.

Skullcap

Skullcap is a beloved herb in Western herbalism, known for its ability to calm the nervous system, ease tension, and support restful sleep. Ideal for those who are wired, anxious, overstimulated, or emotionally frayed, it offers a sense of peace without sedation. It helps calm racing thoughts, irritability, and emotional overwhelm—particularly beneficial for those with sensitive systems or who carry tension in their nerves. Skullcap supports relaxation and helps you wind down when the mind won’t stop, making it useful for insomnia linked to stress or nervous system overactivity. It also has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties that relieve muscle tension, cramps, and nerve-related pain. Emotionally, it can be supportive during times of grief, withdrawal, or life transitions when the nervous system needs extra care and grounding.

Shiitake Mushroom

Shiitake mushrooms promote heart health, reduce the risk of certain cancers, and support skeletal and digestive health. Known for their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, they also encourage healthy weight management and fight chronic inflammation. Rich in essential nutrients and compounds, shiitakes are a valuable addition to a balanced, health-conscious diet.

Thyme

Thyme is a potent antimicrobial, respiratory, and immune-supportive herb. Rich in essential oils like thymol and carvacrol, it has long been used to clear infections, soothe coughs, and support digestive and immune health. It clears mucus, calms coughs, and opens airways, making it especially helpful for colds, bronchitis, and sinus congestion. Thyme fights bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and is excellent for sore throats, mouth infections, and even topical fungal issues. Its anti-inflammatory properties help calm inflamed tissues in the lungs, gut, and throat, and may ease joint pain due to its antioxidant content. Additionally, thyme stimulates bile and digestive enzymes, easing bloating, gas, and sluggish digestion while combating digestive pathogens and supporting gut health.

Turkey Tail Mushroom

Turkey tail mushrooms are powerful allies in easing inflammation and supporting gut and heart health. They help balance blood sugar levels and boost the immune system. Their high polysaccharide content makes them especially beneficial for those looking to improve overall wellness, particularly immune resilience and digestive function.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich herb used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine. Its vibrant yellow color comes from curcumin, the active compound responsible for many of its healing benefits. It reduces chronic inflammation—key for relieving arthritis, joint pain, and muscle soreness—and supports the body in healing from stress and overactivity. Turmeric protects against cognitive decline, supports mental clarity, and may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, particularly when inflammation is a contributing factor. It strengthens immune response, helps the body fight infections, and is beneficial for people prone to frequent illness or autoimmune conditions. Turmeric also supports liver detoxification, stimulates bile flow, and assists in the clearance of estrogen, making it helpful for PMS, PCOS, and hormone-related issues. It soothes digestive inflammation, supports the gut-liver axis, and helps repair irritated digestive tissues.

Usnea

Usnea, often called “Old Man’s Beard,” is a pale, moss-like lichen that thrives in clean, moist environments. It is both antibacterial and antifungal, making it a potent natural remedy for infections—especially in the lungs, throat, urinary tract, and skin. Usnea acts as a natural antibiotic, particularly effective against gram-positive bacteria like Strep and Staph, while preserving gut microbiome health. Traditionally used for coughs, bronchitis, and sore throats, it helps clear respiratory infections and soothes irritated tissues. Its antimicrobial and astringent properties also make it beneficial for urinary tract and bladder infections. Additionally, it supports the treatment of candida overgrowth, fungal skin infections, and athlete’s foot, whether taken internally or applied topically.

Yarrow

Yarrow has long been revered as a wound-healing, protective, and balancing herb. This feathery, aromatic plant is beloved for its ability to stop bleeding, reduce inflammation, regulate cycles, and bring harmony to the body and spirit. Known as “nature’s bandage,” it promotes tissue repair and is used as a poultice or powder for cuts, nosebleeds, bruises, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids. Yarrow supports menstrual health by easing cramps, heavy bleeding, and uterine stagnation, and is known as an “amphoteric” herb—meaning it brings balance whether the body is overactive or underactive. Traditionally used in teas to help break fevers by stimulating sweating, it also reduces inflammation and boosts immune response during colds and flu. It supports digestion and liver function by stimulating bile flow and easing bloating, while its antimicrobial and astringent properties help fight infection and tone mucous membranes. Energetically, yarrow strengthens boundaries and supports emotional healing, especially during times of grief or major life changes.

Valerian

Valerian is a deeply sedating and grounding herb traditionally used to calm the nerves, relax the body, and support deep, restorative sleep. With its earthy, slightly musky scent, valerian has been called “nature’s Valium,” but it gently works with the body rather than overriding it. It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, particularly helpful for insomnia due to anxiety, stress, or overthinking. Valerian calms racing thoughts, nervousness, and emotional overwhelm, and may ease performance anxiety, social stress, or panic. As a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic, it is also effective for relieving muscle tension, menstrual cramps, and stress-related headaches.

Willow Bark 

Willow bark has long been celebrated in herbal medicine for its powerful, natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Historically referred to as “nature’s aspirin,” willow bark contains salicin, a compound that the body converts into salicylic acid—a key component known to reduce pain and inflammation. Herbalists and natural healers have used willow bark to help manage headaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, and joint discomfort, including conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Unlike synthetic pain relievers, willow bark is often gentler on the stomach and can provide long-lasting relief when taken as a tincture, tea, or capsule.

Beyond its pain-relieving qualities, willow bark also supports overall wellness through its antioxidant content. It contains flavonoids and polyphenols that help the body combat oxidative stress—damage caused by free radicals that can contribute to chronic disease, inflammation, and aging. These antioxidants not only support immune health but also promote cardiovascular function and cellular integrity. By reducing inflammation at a systemic level, willow bark may help prevent the progression of inflammatory-related conditions over time.

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Additionally, willow bark has mild fever-reducing and antimicrobial properties, making it useful during colds, flus, or other mild infections. Its gentle yet effective nature makes it a valuable herb in the natural first-aid toolkit. Whether used for daily wellness or targeted relief, willow bark stands out as a versatile, time-honored remedy in holistic health practices.