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HERB: Ashwagandha ORIGIN: India
Ashwagandha, in Chinese medicine, has been used to improve vitality and to aid recovery after chronic illness. A popular herb today to support energy levels without stimulating your heart the way caffeine does. Ashwagandha also provides stress relief by supporting your adrenal glands to release normal levels of the stress hormone cortisol. It’s most well-known for helping the body to promote a positive mindset and help promote mental clarity and concentration.
HABITAT
Found in India, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East.
HARVEST
Propagated from seed or cuttings in spring. The leaves are harvested in spring, and the fruit and root in autumn.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, iron
KEY ACTIONS
Adaptogenic, tonic, mild sedative
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Warming, sweet, bitter, dry, pungent.
PARTS USED
Leaves – contain the most withanolides, constituents that inhibit cancer cell growth.
Root – is powdered or made into decoctions and taken as a strengthening and calming tonic.
Berries – are chewed in India to help in convalescence
HERBAL USES
adaptogen, alterative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, aphrodisiac, anxiolytic, bitter, immunomodulator, thermogenic, sedative, stimulant.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pregnant women should consult an experienced naturopathic provider before using ashwagandha, as it can have abortifacient properties in large doses. Ashwagandha is generally safe when taken in small doses, though large doses have been known to cause gastrointestinal upset such as diarrhea and vomiting. Decrease dosage if this occurs. Conduct research or email CorpsVigilance if you have further questions or concerns.
HERB: Ginkgo ORIGIN: China
Ginkgo supplements are associated with several health benefits, most of which focus on brain function and blood circulation. Studies show that supplementing with ginkgo increases mental performance, improved memory, focus, attention span and perceived well-being.
HABITAT
Native to China and grown in France and South Carolina U.S.
HARVEST
Leaves and fruit are harvested in Autumn
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Flavonoids, ginkgolides, bilobalides
KEY ACTIONS
Circulation tonic, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, anti-allergenic, antispasmodic
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling. Sweet, mildly bitter.
PARTS USED
Leaves – Improve circulation. Used in tinctures, tablets, and fluid extracts.
Seeds – are used for urinary problems and wheezing.
HERBAL USES
Failing memory, vaginal discharge, weak bladder, multiple sclerosis, high blood pressure & arteriosclerosis.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
May have an additive effect when used with other antiplatelet agents. However, gingko has demonstrated a very low incidence of side effects and a relative lack of reported drug interactions.
HERB: Gotu Kola ORIGIN: Sri Lanka
Gotu Kola is believed to promote longevity and is considered a potent elixir of life. Gotu kola protects the brain from the harmful effects of free radicals. Free radical damage, also known as oxidative stress, occurs when unattached oxygen molecules attack cells. Antioxidants neutralize damaging free radicals, rendering them harmless. Gotu kola activates the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that acts like fertilizer for your brain, encouraging new brain cell formation. It works by encouraging dendrite branching, increasing brain plasticity, and facilitating communication between brain cells. It also increases nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein which stimulates the growth of new nerve cells and safeguards existing ones.
HABITAT
Native to India and the southern U.S. Also, in tropical and subtropical parts of Australia.
HARVEST
Usually gathered wild, Gotu Kola can be cultivated from seed in spring. Aerials are harvested throughout the year.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Triterpenoid saponins, alkaloids, bitter principles.
KEY ACTIONS
Wound healer, tonic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, peripheral vasodilator.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling. Bitter
PARTS USED
Aerial parts – have valuable tonic and cleansing properties.
HERBAL USES
Wounds healing, brain function, eczema, maintaining vitality.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Although side effects are rare, some people may experience upset stomachs, headache, and drowsiness.
HERB: Maca ORIGIN: Peru
Maca root is widely used as a powerful energy supplement that revitalizes the body without causing excessive stimulation, jitters, or other negative effects. That’s because it simply balances the body’s organs, including the endocrine system, adrenals and thyroid helping to bring the body into natural homeostasis.
HABITAT
Native to the high Andean mountains. Known for being some of the most difficult climates in the world for a plant.
HARVEST
The root is harvested eight to nine months after sowing the seeds.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Berta-ecdysone, alkaloids, amino acids, fatty acids, calcium, glucosinolates, iron.
KEY ACTIONS
Adaptogenic, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, neuroprotective, thyroid supportive.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Nutty, earthy
PARTS USED
Root – generally used in powdered form, due to its ease of use, and long shelf life.
HERBAL USES
Adaptogen, depression, hypertension, osteoporosis, antioxidant, prostatic hyperplasia, athletic performance, fertility, menopause, hormones, and thyroid support.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Population studies have been conducted on maca, resulting in no toxicological indications from prolonged use of high dosages of maca as a nutritional agent.
HERB: Rhodiola ORIGIN: United States
Rhodiola is great for fighting both mental and physical fatigue. If you don’t get enough sleep, have chronic fatigue, or wake up with brain fog, Rhodiola is a great supplement to take in the morning. It’s also a great choice if you are working out a lot or doing a lot of physical training or labor.
HABITAT
Indigenous to mountainous and Arctic regions of the northern hemisphere. Including Canada, Scotland, Scandinavia, Russia, and Alaska.
HARVEST
Mostly collected from the wild, harvested in late April and early May.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Phenylpropanoids, salidroside, flavonoids, monoterpenes, triterpenes.
KEY ACTIONS
Adaptogen, antidepressant, aids in mental performance, anti-inflammatory.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling. Sweet
PARTS USED
Root – helps support physical and mental endurance and to counter effects of stress.
HERBAL USES
Maintaining vitality, promotes mental and physical ability, resist mental and physical fatigue, ease depression, and help fight bronchitis and pneumonia.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
No side effects or drug interactions have been reported.
HERB: Yerba Mate ORIGIN: Brazil
Yerba Mate is great if you struggle to stay focused and energized throughout the day. Yerba is effective because its leaves provide you with caffeine and one other stimulant called theobromine. Theobromine is a stimulant that is found in chocolate. Theobromine and caffeine work together to provide you with an energy boost that lasts all day.
HABITAT
Native to California, Oregon, and northern Mexico.
HARVEST
Harvest new growth sometime in the early to late summer.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Volatile oil, flavonoids (including eriodyctiol), resin.
KEY ACTIONS
Expectorant, bronchodilator, carminative.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Warming. Bitter, sweet.
PARTS USED
Leaves – are used in traditional native American medicine.
HERBAL USES
Used for colds, laryngitis, bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, and cough with poor expectoration. Aids in digestion and is used for the treatment of bladder infections. Externally, it can be applied to bruises, inflammations, and rheumatic pain.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
No side effects or drug interactions have been reported.