Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Research show that Ashwagandha help regulate the body's stress response by balancing the activity of the HPA axis through the reduction of stress hormones such as cortisol, which reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Studies also show that Ashwagandha have neuroprotective properties that support focus, memory and overall cognitive function.

Found in blend: Chill

Parts used:

• 10:1 root extract with 5% withanolides.
• Whole powder from root.

Active compounds: Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, withanolides (A-D and Z), withaferin A, saponins, ashwagandhanolide and withanolide sulfoxide.

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Rajasthan, India

Bacopa, also known as Brahmi, has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Some of the most well known research suggest that Bacopa has neuroprotective properties and enhances memory, learning ability and information processing speed. It is believed that improved memory happens through the plant's ability to increase the release of acetylcholine, which is a key neurotransmitter for memory and learning.

Research also show that Bacopa can improve attention and concentration, both in healthy individuals as well as those with ADHD. Bacopa increase the activity of certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, which are involved in regulating attention and concentration.

Found in blend: Focus

Parts used: Extract from whole plant with 40% bacosides

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Rajasthan, India

Cacao is not only rich in antioxidants that protect against oxidative stress and inflammation, but also contain Theobromine which is a stimulant similar to caffeine, but with a less stressful impact on the nervous system. Theobromine, flavanols, phenylethylamine and anandamide in cacao makes it a powerful in boosting focus, memory and attention but also mood.

Our cacao is 100% Criollo cacao, a type of cacao considered to be of the highest quality in the world. It accounts for only 5-10% of the world's cacao production.

Found in blend: Focus

Parts used: Extracted seeds from 100% raw criollo beans

Due to world shortages of cacao in 2024 our products produced this year (batch 10/25) are made with 70% raw criollo beans and 30% raw beans from other cacao variants.

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Peru

Chaga is a mushroom that grows on birch trees in cold regions like Russia, Korea and parts of Europe. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in China, Korea and Siberia for its potential to modulate the immune systeml. It is well studied for it's anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and antitumor effects.

Found in blends: Chill, Focus and Immunity

Parts used: 8:1 extract from conk with >10% polysaccharides, >1% triterpenoids and >3% polyphenols. Chaga doesn't have a fruiting body so the black conk we see is actually a mass of mycelium

Active compounds: Betulinic acids, beta (1,3)-(1,6)-D-glucans, triterpenes, inotodiol, melanin, superoxide dismutase, ergosterol peroxide, lanosterol

Sourcing region: Siberia

Cordyceps Militaris is a mushroom used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It is known for it's ability to boost energy and reduce mental fatigue by improving oxygen utilization and increasing ATP production in the body.

Research also show that Cordyceps have immunomodulatory effects, meaning it can help regulate and support the immune system. It is also known to support cardiovascular and respiratory helath.

Found in blend: Focus

Parts used: 20:1 extract from fruiting body with >40% beta glucans, >0.5% adenosine and >0.1% cordycepin

Active compounds: Beta (1,3)-(1,6)-D-glucans, cordycepin, adenosine, organic acids, phenolic acids, tocopherols

Sourcing region: Gansu, China

Curcumin is a compound found in the turmeric plant and is known for its bright yellow color. Western science confirms that turmeric is a first-rate anti-inflammatory, it contains at least two chemicals, curcumin and curcuminoids, that act to decrease inflammation linked to inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

Found in blend: Immunity

Parts used: Extract from Tumeric root with 95% curcumin

Active compounds: Curcumin and Curcuminoid

Sourcing region: Kerala, India

Our ginger extract is packed full of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds (gingerols, shogaols, and paradols), known to prevent the generation of free radicals.

Found in blend: Immunity

Parts used: Extract from ginger root with 5% gingerols

Active compounds: Gingerols, shogaols and paradols

Sourcing region: Kerala, India

Traditionally used in Eastern medicine to enhance concentration, memory and energy levels. Research studies show that Gotu Kola have a positive effect on overall cognitive function, including memory, learning and attention. It is also reported that it can help reduce anxiety, stress and mental fatigue.

Found in blend: Focus

Parts used: Extract from the whole plant with 20% asiaticosides

Active compounds: Asiaticoside and asiatic acid

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Rajasthan, India

Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is an adaptogenic herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is well known for its pronounced effects on the nervous system, traditionally used as an anxiolytic and nervine to reduce stress, anxiety, tension and help those that ingest the herb to relax without feeling sleepy. Holy Basil help reduce stress and anxiety by reducing cortisol levels and by modulating neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which are both associated with mood and anxiety.

Found in blend: Chill

Parts used: Whole powder from leaf

Active compounds: Eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, oleanolic acid, beta-caryophyllene

Sourcing region: Rajasthan, India

Lion's Mane is a mushroom used in traditional medicine in both China and Japan for thousands of years for its neuroprotective properties. Research show that Lion's Mane support cognitive function by improving as memory and focus.

Lion's Mane support neurogenesis, which is process by which new neurons are formed in the brain, by increasing nerve growth factor (NGF) levels, a protein that is essential for the growth and survival of neurons. The mushroom have also been found to stimulate the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), another protein that is essential for the growth and survival of neurons.

Found in blend: Focus

Parts used:

• 20:1 extract from fruiting body with >40% beta glucans
• Whole powder from fruiting body with 2% polysaccarides.

Active compounds: Hericenones, erinacines and beta (1-3)(1-6)-D-glucans

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Fujian Province, China

L-theanine is a unique amino acid found in green tea leaves that is known for its ability to reduce stress, anxiety and promotion of relaxation without causing drowsiness. Studies present that L-Theanine modulate alpha activity (the state of wakeful rest), which provide the calming effects on the mind and improve sleep quality and depth. L-theanine also have properties that promote cognitive function, such as memory, learning attention and reaction time.

Found in blend: Chill

Parts used: 150:1 extract from green tea leaf

Active compounds: L-theanine

Method: Conventional

Sourcing region: Zhejiang Province, China

Maitake is a medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries. The different polysaccharide fractions isolated from Maitake possess various bioactive effects such as immunomodulation, antitumor, antivirus, antidiabetic and anti-inflammation. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have attributed or linked the health and therapeutic effects of Maitake polysaccharides to their capacity for modifying gut microbiota. Maitake also have interesting neuroprotective properties with studies showing its ability to improve memory, learning and protection from brain degeneration.

Found in blend: Focus and Immunity

Parts used:

• 20:1 extract from fruiting body with >40% beta glucans.
• Whole powder from fruiting body with 2% polysaccarides.

Active compounds: Beta (1,3)-(1,6)-D-glucans, MD-fraction, X-fraction, Grifolan, MZ-fraction and MT-α-glucan

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Fujian Province, China

Piperine, or black pepper extract, is an alkaloid extensively studied for its ability to increase bioavailability in other plants and nutrients. It's used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its stimulating and anti-inflammatory properties.

Found in blend: Immunity

Parts used: Extract from dried fruits of black pepper with 95% piperine

Active compounds: Piperine

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Uttar Pradesh, India

Reishi is known as the mushroom of immortality and longevity, one of the most popular traditional medicines throughout Asia. It has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2000 yers. The attributed health benefits of Reishi include its modulation of the immune system, control over blood sugar levels, heart tonic, anti-inflammatory circulatory stimulant and a general health tonic.

Except its powerful effects on the immune system, Reishi is also classified as an adaptogen due to its ability to reduce cortisol levels in the body and thus help reduce stress, anxiety and improve sleep.

Found in blend: Chill and Immunity

Parts used:

• 35:1 extract from fruiting body with >30% beta glucans and >3% triterpenes
• Extract from spores with >4% triterpenes
• Whole powder from fruiting body with 2% polysaccarides

Active compounds: Beta (1,3)-(1,6)-D-glucans, triterpenes, ganoderic acid and ganodermic acid

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Fujian Province, China

Stevia is a plant that produces a sweet compound known as steviol glycoside, which is commonly used as a natural sweetener. We add a very small hint of stevia extract to all blends to balance out the bitterness from the mushrooms. We use a Reb A extract of the stevia leaf which is considered to be one of the most potent steviol glycosides. Some research has suggested that Reb A may have additional health benefits beyond its use as a sweetener, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Found in blend: Chill, Focus and Immunity.

Parts used: Extract from leaf with 98% rebaudioside-A.

Method: Conventional

Sourcing region: Shandong Province, China

Trikatu is a traditional combination of ginger, long and black pepper. In Sanskrit Tri means three and Katu means pungent, so this is a combination of three pungents called Trikatu. Trikatu promotes appetite and aids healthy digestion. The active constituents present in Trikatu stimulate digestive enzyme responsible for healthy digestion. The herbs stimulate the liver to secrete bile which is vital for fat digestion and absorption. All three spices are hot in potency and effective against both digestive and respiratory illness.

Found in blend: Immunity

Parts used: Whole powder from root and dried fruits

Active compounds: Gingerols, shogaols, piperine, piperlongumine

Method: Organic

Sourcing region: Uttar Pradesh, India

Turkey Tail is widely prescribed for the prophylaxis and treatment of immune deficiencies, cancer and infection in China. In recent years, it has been extensively demonstrated both preclinically and clinically that extracts obtained from Turkey Tail display a wide array of biological activities, including stimulatory effects on different immune cells and inhibition of cancer growth.

Found in blend: Immunity

Parts used: 20:1 extract from fruiting body with >40% beta glucans

Active compounds: Beta (1,3)-(1,6)-D-glucans and other polysaccharide-peptide complexes

Method: Organic and wild harvested

Sourcing region: Fujian Province, China