Scientific Name: Withania somnifera

Origin: India, Middle East, and Africa

Actions: Adaptogen, Anti- Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Aphrodisiac, Nervine

Uses: Manage depression and anxiety, to boost brain function, increase testosterone, increase muscle mass

Safety: Do not use it if you are pregnant or have diabetes.

Scientific Name: Piper nigrum

Origin: India

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, digestive stimulant

Uses: To stimulate digestion. Immune support. Black pepper is also used to increase absorption of other herbs. It increases the absorption of Curcumin, which is found in Turmeric, by 2000%.

Safety: Do not use high doses while pregnant.

Scientific Name: Matricaria chamomilla

Origin: Europe, Africa, and Asia

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, carminative, nervine

Uses: Supports good digestion. Skin inflammation. Sleep aid. Calming

Safety: If you have an allergy to daisies, you may find a sensitivity to chamomile.

Scientific Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Origin: Sri Lanka

Actions: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer

Uses: Aids in digestion. Helps immune response with common cold and flu. Lowers blood sugar levels.

Safety: Avoid taking if on medications for diabetes. Generally seen safe when taken in culinary doses.

Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale

Origin: Southeast Asia

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, antimicrobial, circulatory stimulant, expectorant

Uses: To offset nausea. Immune stimulant. Enhances blood circulation in the body.

Safety: Avoid high doses if taking anticoagulant medications.

Scientific Name: Lavandula

Origin: The Mediterranean, Middle East and India

Actions: Antidepressant, Nervine, Analgesic

Uses: Manage depression and anxiety, Sleep aid, Relaxes muscle tension, Enhances circulation, and acts as a digestive aid.

Safety: Generally regarded as safe.

Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis

Origin: Central Asia and The Mediterranean region

Actions: Antidepressant, antioxidant, antiviral, nervine

Uses: Manage depression and anxiety, Calming to the nervous system and aids in stress related digestive issues.

Safety: May affect thyroid hormone levels.

Scientific Name: Mentha x piperita

Origin: Northern Africa and Mediterranean

Actions: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial,antioxidant, antiviral, carminative, nervine

Uses: Aids in digestion. Eases nausea. Helpful when combating anxiety.

Safety: Be cautious if you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux or hiatal hernia.

Scientific Name: Rosa

Origin: Central Asia

Actions: Antioxidant, aromatic nervine, antimicrobial,

Uses: Helpful for anxiety and depression. Upper respiratory issues. Used as an antioxidant.

Safety: Generally regarded as safe.

Scientific Name: Salvia officinalis

Origin: The Mediterranean region

Actions: Anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent

Uses: Soothing a sore throat, respiratory congestion, helps to manage depression and anxiety, boosts brain function and memory.

Safety: Do not take medicinally if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Scientific Name: Illicium verum

Origin: China and Vietnam

Actions: Antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sedative properties, expectorant

Uses: Aids in digestion. Respiratory infections. Helps in treating cold and flu.

Safety: Do not use it if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Scientific Name: Curcuma Longa

Origin: India

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, carminative, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic

Uses: Musculoskeletal anti-inflammatory. Immune stimulant. Lowers cholesterol levels.

Safety: Do not use it while pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take it if you have congestive heart failure. Do not use 2 weeks prior to surgery.