Ashwagandha is the most powerful overall tonic for improved sleep and stress reduction.

The chemical constituents of Withania include alkaloids (isopelletierine, anaferine, cuseohygrine, anahygrine), steroidal lactones (withanolides, withaferins) and saponins.
Sitoindosides and acylsterylglucosides in Ashwagandha are anti-stress agents.

Ashwagandha is a Hindi name meaning “horse’s smell”. It smells like a horse and it gives the strength of a horse.
Also known as ‘Indian Ginseng’.

Burdock is one of the most powerful herbs for detox because of its blood-cleansing abilities. It is especially good for skin & digestive issues.

Burdock contains powerful antioxidants, including quercetin, luteolin, and phenolic acids, up to 50% inulin, polyacetylenes, volatile acids (acetic, propionic, butyric, isovaleric), non-hydroxyl acids (lauric, myristic, stearic, palmitic), polyphenolic acids, and tannins.

Calendula is a great herb for the prevention and treatment of skin conditions
and for the use of wounds, cuts and minor infections.

Calendula contains flavonoids, triterpenoids, glycosides, saponins, carotenoids, volatile oils, amino acids, steroids, sterols, and quinines.

Chamomile is the best herb for calming the nervous system so we can rest and sleep better. Chamomile is also the best herb for stomach health.

Chamomile contains terpenoids (bisoprolol, matricin, and chamazulene), flavonoids (luteolin, rutin, and apigenin), hydroxy coumarins, and mucilage.

Cleavers is a fantastic herb for inflamed and irritated skin conditions. It cools and detoxes.

Cleavers’ constituents include glycosides, alkaloids (including caffeine), phenolics, tannins, flavonoids, coumarins, caffeic, gallic, salicylic, and citric acids.

Dandelion leaf is a fabulous detox herb for the kidneys.
It increases the output of extra fluid.

The dandelion leaf contains sesquiterpene lactones, taraxasterol, taraxerol and chlorogenic acid (CGA).

Dandelion root is the plant for the liver. It helps to detoxify and its bitterness increases digestive function.

Dandelion contains carbohydrates ( such as inulin), carotenoids ( such as lutein), fatty acids (such as myristic acid), minerals, sugars (glucose, fructose, and sucrose),
choline vitamins, mucilage, and pectin.

Holy Basil is an ancient and sacred ayurvedic herb that is hugely beneficial for stress management and calming nerves.

Holy Basil contains oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, eugenol and linalool.

Hops is a powerful anti-oestrogenic herb and helps us sleep.

Hops contain bitter acids, resins, phytoestrogens (prenylnaringenin) and flavonoids (kaempferol & quercetin),
lupulin (valerianic acid, lumulone & lupulone), tannins, terpenes (caryophyllene, farnesene, humulene, linalool, myrcenol & myrcene)

Constituents of hop extract have been shown to bind to melatonin and serotonin receptors.

Kumerahou is one of our special native herbs for the lungs. Kumerahou’s high saponin content makes it an ideal lung herb for coughs, asthma and bronchitis.
Kumerahou contains flavonoids (the flavonols quercetin & kaempferol), Saponins, Ellagic acid and Iron.

Lemon Balm is a great relaxer for digestion & nerves and a beautiful-tasting mood enhancer. It is used to calm the ‘Busy Mind’ or a ‘Tired Brain’.

Lemon Balm contains mainly flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic acids, tannins, and essential oils. The main active constituents of Melissa officinalis are volatile compounds (geranial, neral, citronellal and geraniol), triterpenes (ursolic acid and oleanolic acid), phenolic acids (rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid), and flavonoids (quercetin, rhamnocitrin, and luteolin).

Licorice is a fabulous soother for the mucous membranes of the lungs and stomach.
This sweet root nourishes our adrenals beautifully.

Licorice contains Glycyrrhizin which is the major active constituent.
The major constituents are glycyrrhetinic acid, flavonoids, hydroxyl coumarins, and
b-sitosterol.

Linden flowers are a fantastic herb for heart related problems like throbbing headaches and high blood pressure.

Linden flowers are gentle but very effective for children’s relaxant & support of restlessness, irritability, fevers and aches and pains.

Linden lime contains Flavonoids – quercetin, rutin, hyperoside, kaempferol, tiliroside, astragalin, Volatile oil – limonene, p-cymene, careen, germacrene-D, anethole, farnesol, Mucilage, Tannins (2%)

Marshmallow root is one of the greatest soothers for the mucous membranes.
It soothes our respiratory tract, digestive system and our bladder.

Marshmallow root contains 25% mucilage (L-rhamsose, D-galactose, D-glucuronic acid & galacuonnic acid), polysaccharides, pectin, volatile oils, sugars, tannins, starch, amino acids (asparagine, phenolic acids, quercetin and kaempferol).
Is very high in Vitamin A, the B complex vitamins and a wide range of minerals.

Meadowsweet is a great pain reliever and it settles your stomach.

It is an ‘excellent astringent to diarrhoea, less offensive to the stomach than other agents of its kind’.

Meadowsweet contains Salicylates (salicin & salicylic acid), flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, spiraeoside, tellimagrandine II, astragalin 2″-O-gallate, hyperoside 2″-O-gallate and isoquercitrin 2″-O-gallate), tannins, volatile oils, coumarins, mucilage, amino acids and minerals (Copper, Magnesium, Zinc).

Mullein is one of the best herbs to relieve and break down mucous in the respiratory system.

Mullein contains mucopolysaccarides, saponins, flavonoids (hesperidin, verbascoside, rutin), iridoid glycosides (acubin, catalpol), Phenylethanoid glycosides (leucosceptoside, arenarioside).

Stinging nettle is an old herb which is well-known and used in Europe for hundreds of years.
This herb nourishes our body while being a great cleanser and diuretic.

Nettle leaf contains polyphenols such as quercetin or kaempferol, phenolic acids, (caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid and ferulic acid).
They are rich in minerals (about 20%) such as calcium, potassium, iron, potassium, sulphur, zinc, as well as silica present in the form of silicates.

Oatstraw is a great and strong promoter of the nervous system and endocrine systems. It soothes and nourishes.

Oatstraw contains protein (gluten), saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, steroidal compounds, vitamins B1, B2, D, E, carotene, starch, fat, minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron, and trace elements like silicon and potassium.

Passionflower is an important remedy for insomnia, restlessness and heart palpitations.

The major bioactive components present in the six plants of the genus Passiflora are identified as flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides and phenolic compounds.

Raspberry leaf is a true ‘mother plant’, which grows in a way that it has a central ‘mother’ plant which shields and protects its ‘babies’ as they grow up. In the last trimester of pregnancy Raspberry leaf strengthens and relaxes the uterus before giving birth.
During pregnancy, this plant is a fabulous tonic which may be able to prevent miscarriage and reduce morning sickness.

Raspberry leaves contain B group vitamins and vitamins C and E, as well as the minerals calcium, magnesium and zinc.

The leaves are also a source of protective plant compounds such as bioflavonoids and tannins. They are a source of carotenoids and polyphenols, including ellagic acid and salicylic acid.

Red clover flowers are a wonderful cleansing herb for the skin and the lungs.
This plant needs to be thought of for cancer prevention because of its anti-cancer properties.

Red clover flowers contain many nutrients including calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. Red clover is a rich source of isoflavones (chemicals that act like estrogens /phytosterols and are found in many plants).

Sage is the go-to herb for soothing everything around the throat, beneficial for throat infections, and essential for the prevention of voice strain in singers or teachers.

This herb is an absolute must in menopause for sweating, memory and concentration.

Sage contains a wide range of constituents including alkaloids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, glycosidic derivatives (cardiac glycosides, flavonoid glycosides, saponins), phenolic compounds (coumarins, flavonoids, tannins), poly acetylenes, steroids, terpenes/terpenoids (monoterpenoids, diterpenoids, triterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids), and waxes.

Skullcap is a must for the support of the nervous system and it relaxes the body.

Skullcap contains notable flavonoids, including scutellarin, baicalin, methoxyflavone, and catalpol.
Other constituents include lignin, resins, tannins, and volatile oils.