Education | April 14, 2023

Botanical Glossary

By Rory Coulter
Botanical Glossary

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ARNICA 

Arnica montana

Type: Nervine
Primary Benefit: Pain & Inflammation 

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk remedy

What It Does: A powerful anti-inflammatory and natural pain reliever, this perennial herb stimulates your body’s natural healing process to soothe your skin and help reduce muscle aches and joint pain. 

Found In: Daily Balm, Relief Balm

Sourced From: Meeting House Farm in Scarborough, Maine


ASHWAGANDHA 

Withania somnifera

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Stress + Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: Heralded as a miracle worker, this ancient Ayurvedic adaptogenic herb reduces your blood pressure and cortisol levels and enhances your body’s resilience to stress. It also contains compounds that promote sleep and is believed to help people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and experience higher quality sleep.

Found In: De-Stress Blend, Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Oshala Farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon


ASTRAGALUS

Astragalus membranaceus

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Immunity

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: Used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, this adaptogenic legume helps protect and support the immune system thanks to its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Found In: Immunity Blend

Sourced From: Oshala Farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon


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BACOPA 

Bacopa monnieri

Type: Adaptogen + Nervine

Primary Benefit: Brain

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: Used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, this powerful plant is believed to protect brain cells and boost the brain chemicals involved in thinking, learning, and memory.

Found In: Brain Blend

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs


BEESWAX

Cera alba

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ancient Egyptian Medicine

What It Does: Rich in vitamin A, this locally sourced beeswax promotes cell regeneration and creates a barrier to help seal in all the healing active ingredients at the site of pain and inflammation.

Found In: Hemp-Infused Lip Balm, Relief Balm

Sourced From: Bulk Apothecary


BLACK PEPPER 

Piper nigrum

Type: Ayurvedic Spice

Primary Benefit: Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: Used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, this ancient spice acts as a mild sedative, containing compounds that promote calm and relaxation. 

Found In: Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Small rural farmers in the Quang Tri Province, the pepper capital of Vietnam, in partnership with Roots of Peace, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the world’s most vulnerable farmers and removing the remnants of war by helping turn former battlefields into productive farmlands.


BLACK SEED

Nigella sativa

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Hormone Balance

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ancient Egyptian Medicine

What It Does: Used in Eastern cultures since ancient times, this phytonutrient dense oil helps relieve cramping and breast tenderness.

Found In: Balance Blend


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CAJEPUT 

Melaleuca cajuputi

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Pain & Inflammation

Ancient Healing Tradition: First Nations Australians & Malaysians

What It Does: Commonly used in alternative medicine, this healing botanical helps reduce joint pain & inflammation by acting as a counterirritant.

Found In: Relief Balm

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs & Starwest Botanicals


CALENDULA 

Calendula officinalis
Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk remedy

What It Does: Prized for its potent healing power, this regenerative botanical helps moisturize your skin and protect it from harmful free radicals. 

Found In: Daily Balm, Hemp-Infused Lip Balm

Sourced From: Meeting House Farm in Scarborough, Maine


CAMPHOR 

Cinnamomum camphora

Type: Nervine

Primary Benefit: Pain & Inflammation

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: A common ingredient in pain relief medications, this dual action oil helps reduce swelling and relieve pain by numbing nerve endings and helps promote healing by increasing circulation to the source of pain.

Found In: Relief Balm

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs & Starwest Botanicals


CARDAMOM 

Elettaria cardamomum

Type: Ayurvedic Spice

Primary Benefit: Stress + Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: A powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, this curative ancient Ayurvedic spice combats stress by helping to reduce high blood pressure and cortisol levels. It’s also an abundant source of natural melatonin and can help regulate the sleep-wake cycle and promote better sleep. 

Found In: De-Stress Blend, Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: A small multi-generational family farm located deep in the mountains to the east of Cobán in the Alta Verapaz Department of North-Central Guatemala, the cardamom capital of the world, in partnership with Roots of Peace. 


CARROT SEED OIL 

Daucus carota
Type: Nourishing Oil

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ancient Greeks

What It Does: Rich in antioxidants, this rejuvenating oil helps increase cell turnover, bringing younger, healthier skin cells to the surface, making you glow from the inside out.

Found In: Daily Balm


CASTOR OIL

Ricinus communis

Type: Nourishing Oil

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ancient Egyptian Medicine

What It Does: Used for centuries, this multi-purpose oil with strong anti-inflammatory properties acts as a natural moisturizer and promotes wound healing. 

Found In: Hemp-Infused Lip Balm


CEDARWOOD ATLAS

Cedrus atlantica
Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ancient Egyptian Medicine

What It Does: High in anti-inflammatory compounds, this potent oil helps calm and balance irritated skin. 


CHAGA 

Inonotus obliquus

Type: Adaptogen + Functional Mushroom

Primary Benefit: Stress + Immunity

Ancient Healing Tradition: Multiple indigenous communities

What It Does: A powerful nervous system regulator, this healing adaptogenic medicinal mushroom has been used by indigenous communities for centuries to help the body adapt to stress and wind down after a long day. Chaga is also a natural biological response modifier and a source of over 200 phytonutrients that help boost the immune system.

Found In: Shuteye Chai, Immunity Blend

Sourced From: Our USDA certified organic Chaga is wild harvested by independent foragers in Siberia in partnership with Hamilton’s Mushroom Extracts.


CHAMOMILE 

Matricaria chamomilla

Type: Nervine

Primary Benefit: Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ancient Egyptian, Greek & Roman medicine

What It Does: A gentle and calming anti-inflammatory, this multipurpose flower stimulates glycine in the body to help relieve stress and promote more restful sleep.

Found In: Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs & Starwest Botanicals


CHIA

Salvia hispanica

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Hormone Balance + General Wellness

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ancient Aztecs

What It Does: High in fatty acids, this nutrient dense oil helps relieve hot flashes and night sweats.

Found In: Balance Blend


CINNAMON  

Cinnamomum verum

Type: Adaptogen + Ayurvedic Spice

Primary Benefit: Stress + Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: A powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, this ancient Ayurvedic spice works wonders relaxing your muscles and relieving tension to help you relax and sleep better. It’s also a prebiotic, meaning it supports your gut health, a key to mental health, and has been shown to reduce biomarkers for inflammation and oxidative stress. 

Found In: De-Stress Blend, Shuteye Chai, Relief Balm

Sourced From: Small multi-generational family farms in the mountains of Yen Bai, Northern Vietnam in partnership with Roots of Peace.


CLOVE 

Syzygium aromaticum

Type: Ayurvedic Spice

Primary Benefit: Sleep + Pain & Inflammation

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: A mild natural sedative, this ancient Ayurvedic spice helps you relax and fall asleep easier. It’s also used as a natural anesthetic to help reduce the inflammatory response in the body and ease pain. 

Found In: Shuteye Chai, Relief Balm

Sourced From: Small farmers in the humid tropics of Kegalle in the Sabaragamuwa Province, the clove capital of Sri Lanka, the “Spice Island.”


COPAIBA 

Copaifera officinalis

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Pain & Inflammation

Ancient Healing Tradition: Brazilian Folk Medicine

What It Does: Used for centuries for its healing benefits, this potent anti-inflammatory has been shown to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress and help alleviate sore muscles and joints.

Found In: Relief Balm

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs


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DANDELION LEAF

Taraxacum officinale

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Hormone Balance + General Wellness

Ancient Healing Tradition: Multiple indigenous communities

What It Does: A natural diuretic and liver cleanser, this nutrient rich botanical helps relieve bloating and swelling caused by water retention.

Found In: Balance Blend

Sourced From: Oshala Farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon

 

DANDELION ROOT 

Taraxacum officinale

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Sleep + General Wellness

Ancient Healing Tradition: Multiple indigenous communities

What It Does: Bursting with vitamins and minerals, this revitalizing adaptogenic root helps boost gut health, cleanse the liver, and stabilize blood sugar, supporting uninterrupted sleep. 

Found In: Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs & Starwest Botanicals


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ECHINACEA

Echinacea purpurea

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Immunity

Ancient Healing Tradition: Native American

What It Does: A wide-spectrum immunomodulator, this powerful herb helps boost the immune system thanks to its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties.

Found In: Immunity Blend

Sourced From: Meeting House Farm in Scarborough, Maine


ELDERFLOWER

Sambucus nigra

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Immunity

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk medicine

What It Does: Used throughout the world in traditional medicine, this lemon-scented botanical is packed with bioflavonoids recognized for their anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties.

Found In: Immunity Blend

Sourced From: Meeting House Farm in Scarborough, Maine


EVENING PRIMROSE

Oenothera biennis

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Hormone Balance

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: A powerfully healing antioxidant, this fatty acid rich oil helps reduce inflammation and promote balanced hormones.

Found In: Balance Blend


EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Olea europaea

Type: Nourishing Oil

Primary Benefit: Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk medicine

What It Does: A gentle anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, this healing oil contains your skin’s favorite vitamins: A, E, D, and K.

Found In: hemp-Infused Lip Balm


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GABA 

Gamma-aminobutyric acid

Type: Amino

Primary Benefit: Stress + Sleep

What It Does: GABA, Gamma-Aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid naturally produced in the brain. GABA works to reduce the activity of neurons in the brain and nervous system contributing to deep, restful sleep, pain relief, reduced anxiety, and lower blood pressure.

Found In: Mellö Magnesium Superblend, Shuteye Chai

Source: Stauber


GINGER 

Zingiber officinale

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Sleep + Immunity

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: Thought of in Ayurveda as “universal medicine”, this warming spice helps you relax before bedtime. It’s also a powerful anti-viral and gives the immune system a super boost.

Found In: Shuteye Chai, Immunity Blend

Sourced From: Small multi-generational family farms in Kaduna State in north-western Nigeria, home to the highest grade ginger where much of the indigenous ginger farming community is women. 


GINKGO 

Ginkgo biloba

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Brain

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: High in antioxidants that combat free radicals that damage brain cells, this healing herbal extract increases blood flow to the brain, helping to boost cognition and memory.

Found In: Brain Blend

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs


GOTU KOLA 

Centella asiatica

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Brain + Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: Called the “herb of longevity”, gotu kola is a staple in traditional Eastern medicine, used for boosting brain power and enhancing memory and overall cognitive function. By helping to calm the brain, it also supports deep, restful sleep.

Found In: Brain Blend, Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs & Starwest Botanicals


GRAPEFRUIT 

Citrus paradisi

Type: Healing Botanical
Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: High in natural clarifying properties, this refreshing oil helps cleanse and tone your skin.

Found In: Daily Balm

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs


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HEMP (FULL SPECTRUM)

Cannabis sativa
Type: Cannabinoids

Primary Benefit: Stress + Sleep + Pain & Inflammation + Balance + General Wellness

Ancient Healing Tradition: Multiple indigenous communities

What It Does: Essential for balanced health, Full Spectrum hemp oil contains more than 120 naturally occurring cannabinoids (such as CBD, CBN, and CBG) that nourish your body’s endocannabinoid system, providing functional support for sleep, stress, pain & inflammation, and so much more. 

Found In: Balance Blend, Brain Blend, Daily Blend, De-Stress Blend, Sleep Blend, Daily Balm, Hemp-Infused Lip Balm, Relief Balm

Sourced From: We work exclusively with Farmer Jonathan and his family to grow our  USDA certified organic full spectrum hemp at their organic farm, Terra Fina Farms in Paonia, Colorado.


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JOJOBA OIL

Simmondsia chinensis

Type: Nourishing Oil
Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Native American

What It Does: High in antioxidants and flavonoids, this nutrient-rich oil helps protect your skin from oxidative stress and reduce signs of aging.

Found In: Daily Balm, Relief Balm

Sourced From: The Jojoba Company


JUNIPER BERRY

Juniperus communis
Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Native American

What It Does: High in antioxidants, this detoxifying oil helps repair and strengthen your skin. 

Found In: Daily Balm


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LAVENDER 

Lavandula

Type: Nervine
Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: european folk medicine

What It Does: Deeply calming, this healing flower essence promotes relaxation as it soothes and renews your skin.

Found In: Daily Balm

Sourced From: OrcaSong Farm in orcas Island, Washington

LEMON 

Citrus limon

Type: Nervine
Primary Benefit: Brain + Skin 

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: Studies have shown that lemon raises norepinephrine, the neurotransmitter responsible for clarity, focus and motivation. It’s also a natural detoxifier and helps purify and brighten your skin. 

Found In: Brain Blend, Daily Balm


LEMON BALM

Melissa officinalis

Type: Nervine

Primary Benefit: Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk medicine

What It Does: A powerful medicinal plant, this lemon scented herb has been shown to reduce mood and sleep disturbances. 

Found In: Sleep Blend, Balance Blend

Sourced From: Meeting House Farm in Scarborough, Maine


LICORICE 

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Type: Adaptogen + Ayurvedic Spice

Primary Benefit: Sleep + Immunity

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: Used as a holistic natural remedy for centuries, this ancient Ayurvedic spice helps boost GABA levels in the brain, stimulating relaxing alpha waves that promote deeper, longer sleep. It’s also a source of nearly 300 flavonoids known for their anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties.

Found In: Shuteye Chai, Immunity Blend 

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs & Starwest Botanicals


LION’S MANE 

Hericium erinaceus

Type: Adaptogen + Functional Mushroom

Primary Benefit: Brain

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: Able to cross the blood-brain barrier, the fruiting body and mycelium of this medicinal mushroom help improve neurogenesis, which plays a critical role in repairing brain cells damaged by aging.

Found In: Brain Blend

Sourced From: Hamilton’s Mushroom Extracts in Western Colorado


L-THEANINE 

L-Theanine

Type: Amino

Primary Benefit: Stress + Sleep

What It Does: Found in tea and some mushrooms, this naturally occurring amino acid supports calm and relaxation and promotes deep, restful sleep.

Found In: Mellö Magnesium Superblend, Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Stauber


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MAGNESIUM CITRATE

Magnesium citrate

Type: Magnesium

Primary Benefit: General Wellness

What It Does: Aquamin magnesium citrate is a highly absorbable magnesium with over 70 trace minerals and is essential for nerve and muscle health, digestion and regularity.

Found In: Mellö Magnesium Superblend

Sourced From: Aquamin, off the coast of Ireland without ocean impact.


MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE

Magnesium glycinate

Type: Magnesium

Primary Benefit: Stress + Sleep

What It Does: The most bioavailable form of magnesium, magnesium glycinate has a calming effect on the brain and body, making it the preferred magnesium for helping to reduce anxiety and promote healthy sleep.

Found In: Mellö Magnesium Superblend, Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Stauber


MAGNESIUM LACTATE GLUCONATE

Magnesium lactate gluconate

Type: Magnesium

Primary Benefit: General Wellness

What It Does: Magnesium lactate gluconate is one of the most bioavailable forms of magnesium on the planet, specifically used to optimize magnesium levels in our bloodstream and across our bodies to support the 300+ essential functions in our bodies.

Found In: Mellö Magnesium Superblend

Sourced From: Stauber


MCT OIL 

Medium chain triglycerides
Type: Nourishing Oil

Primary Benefit: General Wellness

What It Does: Rich in essential fatty acids that help balance gut flora, this supercharged carrier oil optimizes hemp’s bioavailability for maximum absorption. It’s also referred to as “rocket fuel for your brain” because it helps raise ketone levels, boosting brain energy and supporting brain repair.
Found In: Daily Blend, Balance Blend, Brain Blend, De-Stress Blend, Sleep Blend, Daily Balm, Relief Balm, Hemp-Infused Lip Balm

Sourced From: Organic Verdana by Deepthi Organics based in Greensboro, NC. Organic Verdana is a multigenerational family business with its roots and direct sourcing in India. 


MENTHOL

Mentha arvensis

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Pain & Inflammation

Ancient Healing Tradition: Multiple indigenous communities

What It Does: Used as a non-opioid pain reliever since ancient times, this powerful organic compound helps reduce joint pain & inflammation by acting as a counterirritant.

Found In: Relief Balm

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs


MILKY OATS

Avena sativa

Type: Nervine

Primary Benefit: Hormone Balance + Mood

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk medicine

What It Does: Calming and soothing, this ancient grain nourishes the endocrine system and helps regulate metabolism and mood.

Found In: Balance Blend

Sourced From: Oshala Farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon

 

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NUTMEG

Myristica fragrans

Type: Adaptogen + Ayurvedic Spice

Primary Benefit: Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: Used as a natural sleep aid for centuries, this ancient Ayurvedic spice contains compounds that help bring balance and calm. 

Found In: Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Smallholder farmers on the Banda Islands in the Indonesian province of Maluku, the indigenous home of nutmeg, in partnership with roots of Peace.



OATSTRAW

Avena sativa

Type: Nervine

Primary Benefit: Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk medicine

What It Does: Calming and soothing, this ancient grain contains the essential amino acid tryptophan, which helps you fall asleep faster and sleep longer. 

Found In: Sleep Blend, Balance Blend

Sourced From: Oshala Farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon


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PASSIONFLOWER

Passiflora incarnata

Type: Nervine

Primary Benefit: Stress + Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Native American

What It Does: Long used as a relaxant and sedative, this exotic flower boosts your GABA levels, calming your nervous system and quieting your mind so sleep comes easier. 

Found In: Sleep Blend

Sourced From: Foxtrot Farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts


PEPPERMINT 

Mentha piperita

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Pain & Inflammation

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: Acting as a natural pain reliever and muscle relaxer, this perennial herb has been shown to help cool inflamed joints and reduce muscle pain.

Found In: Relief Balm

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs


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RASPBERRY SEED OIL 

Rubus idaeus
Type: Nourishing Oil

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition:

What It Does: High in vitamins A and E, this nourishing oil supports healthy skin by promoting skin cell regeneration. 

Found In: Daily Balm

Sourced From: Mountain Rose Herbs


RED CLOVER BLOSSOM

Trifolium pratense

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Hormone Balance + Mood

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk medicine

What It Does: Packed with isoflavones, this balancing botanical helps minimize hormonal shifts that cause mood swings.

Found In: Balance Blend

Sourced From: Meeting House Farm in Scarborough, Maine


RED RASPBERRY LEAF

Rubus idaeus

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Pain & Inflammation

Ancient Healing Tradition: Native American and European folk medicine

What It Does: A staple of traditional medicine, this wondrous botanical helps tone and nourish the uterus for a healthy pelvic floor and reduced menstrual pain.

Found In: Balance Blend

Sourced From: Foxtrot Farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts


REISHI 

Ganoderma lucidum

Type: Adaptogen + Functional Mushroom

Primary Benefit: Stress & Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: Known as the “mushroom of immortality” in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this fortifying adaptogenic medicinal mushroom helps reduce anxiety and stress and promotes deep, restful sleep. 

Found In: Shuteye Chai

Sourced From: Our USDA certified organic reishi is cultivated on small family farms in its native China in partnership with Hamilton’s Mushroom Extracts.


ROSE

Rosa

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin + Immunity

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: This sensual botanical has been used for millennia to support the immune system and act as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Found In: Hemp-Infused Lip Balm

Sourced From: Handpicked in the foothills outside of Boulder, Colorado.


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SHEA BUTTER 

Vitellaria paradoxa
Type: Nourishing Oil

Primary Benefit: Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ancient Egyptian Medicine

What It Does: Rich in nourishing fatty acids and revitalizing vitamins, this potent plant lipid penetrates deeply into skin with moisture and nourishment to enhance the delivery of healing active ingredients, leaving you with plumper, softer skin.

Found In: Daily Balm, Hemp-Infused Lip Balm, Relief Balm

Sourced From: Jedwards International


SKULLCAP

Scutellaria

Type: Nervine

Primary Benefit: Sleep

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: Used for centuries as a powerful nervine, this flowering herb is a natural alternative to pharmaceutical sedatives and tranquilizers.

Found In: Sleep Blend

Sourced From: Meeting House Farm in Scarborough, Maine

 

SIBERIAN GINSENG 

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Brain

Ancient Healing Tradition: Traditional Chinese Medicine

What It Does: Also known as eleuthero, this advanced adaptogen has been used for millennia to increase mental alertness and improve memory.

Found In: Brain Blend


STINGING NETTLES

Urtica dioica

Type: Adaptogen

Primary Benefit: Hormone Balance + Energy

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk medicine

What It Does: Full of essential phytonutrients, this iron-rich botanical gently cleanses and purifies the body to help balance hormones and reduce fatigue.

Found In: Balance Blend

Sourced From: Oshala Farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon


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THYME

Thymus vulgaris

Type: Healing Botanical

Primary Benefit: Immunity 

Ancient Healing Tradition: European folk medicine

What It Does: Used for fighting respiratory infections, this aromatic herb is known for its strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. 

Found In: Immunity Blend

Sourced From: Oshala Farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon

 

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VITAMIN E

Vitamin E

Type: Nourishing Oil

Primary Benefit: Healing + Skin

Ancient Healing Tradition: Ayurveda

What It Does: An everyday essential, this amazing antioxidant helps protect skin from damage caused by pollution and the sun

Found In: Hemp-Infused Lip Balm


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