The monographs

A calming, restorative adaptogen from Ayurveda used to rebuild depleted stress resilience, support restful sleep and steady the body under chronic strain.

A humble, bitter root that stimulates bile, wakes up sluggish digestion and gently supports elimination — the leaf is a gentle potassium-sparing diuretic.

The best-known immune herb in North America — an acrid, tingling root that rallies innate immunity at the first sign of infection.

A deep purple antiviral berry for colds and flu — rich in anthocyanins and best known as a delicious syrup.

A gentle but genuinely effective relaxant for the nervous and digestive systems — for tension held in the belly, irritability and restless sleep.

A warming, diffusive rhizome that settles nausea, kindles digestion, eases inflammation and carries other herbs through the body.

The foremost heart tonic of Western herbalism — a gentle, food-like remedy that supports cardiac muscle, circulation and emotional ease.

The sacred tulsi of India: an aromatic adaptogen that lifts the spirits, clears the mind and supports healthy metabolic and inflammatory balance.

A bright, lemon-scented mint that gladdens the heart, eases anxiety and settles a nervous stomach — gentle enough for children.

The great harmonizer: a sweet, soothing root that supports adrenal tone, calms irritated mucosa and binds formulas together — potent enough to demand respect.

The premier liver-protective herb: its seeds yield silymarin, a flavonolignan complex that shields and regenerates liver cells.

A bitter, heart-steadying mint for anxiety felt in the chest — palpitations, flutters and the emotional intensity of life transitions.

The herb for circular thinking: passionflower quiets mental chatter, eases anxiety and helps those who lie awake replaying the day.

A woody medicinal mushroom revered as a shen tonic — calming the spirit, deepening sleep and modulating immune function over the long term.

A stimulating Arctic adaptogen for mental fatigue, burnout and endurance — best for the tired-but-wired who need clarity without caffeine.

A nervine trophorestorative for frayed, overstimulated nerves — racing thoughts, tension, twitching and the irritability of exhaustion.

The golden rhizome: a bitter-pungent anti-inflammatory and liver herb whose activity depends heavily on how it is prepared and combined.