Archives: Ingredients A-Z
Propolis
Propolis is a resinous substance produced by honeybees from plant exudates, used to seal and protect the hive. It contains…
Gotu Kola
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a tropical herb used in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with triterpene saponins (asiaticoside,…
Gymnema
Gymnema sylvestre ('Gurmar' — destroyer of sugar) is an Ayurvedic anti-diabetic herb whose gymnemic acids bind to taste receptors on…
Vitex / Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree berry, monk's pepper) is the leading evidence-based botanical for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual cycle regulation…
Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) is a traditional European demulcent herb whose root contains 5–35% mucilage polysaccharides (primarily galacturonic acid, glucuronic…
Slippery Elm
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra, formerly U. fulva) is a demulcent herb whose inner bark contains mucilage — a complex polysaccharide…
Schisandra
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis, wu wei zi/five-flavor berry) is a traditional adaptogenic berry used in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and…
Pea Protein
Pea protein is a plant-based protein isolate derived from yellow split peas (Pisum sativum) that has emerged as a leading…