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Mimosa

Albizia julibrissin Latin Name: Albizia julibrissin Herb Class/Action: antioxidant, nervine, nootropic Parts Used: bark, flowers  Flavors: sweet Energetics: neutral Traditional Benefits: supports mood + emotional health, supports a healthy mind, supports liver health, supports musculoskeletal health, supports the nervous system, supports a healthy flow of Qi, supports a healthy stress response Mimosa is the bright light that  illuminates your path towards Mimosa

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum Latin Name: Silybum marianum Herb Class/Action: Hepatic, Bitter Tonic, Cholagogue, Kidney Tonic, Spleen Qi Tonic Parts Used: Seed Flavors: Bitter, sweet Energetics: Mildly cool and moist Traditional Benefits: Liver support, kidney support, digestive support, hormone support Milk Thistle is one of the only liver-supporting herbs that also supports kidney health. This plant is rich in a group of constituents Milk Thistle

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Herb Class/Action: Spleen Qi Tonic, Adaptogen, Yin Tonic, Hormone Modulator Parts Used: Root  Flavors: Sweet, slightly bitter Energetics: gently warming and moistening Traditional Benefits: Lung support, immune system support, digestive system support, adrenal support, hormone support, liver support, energy support Not to be confused with the common candy, Licorice Root is an immune-supporting, adaptogenic herb Licorice

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis Latin Name: Melissa officinalis Herb Class/Action: Healthy Inflammatory Response Support, Nervine, antiviral, antibacterial, carminative, diaphoretic, immune stimulating Parts Used: Leaves, flowers Flavors: Sour, pungent, slightly sweet and bitter, citrusy Energetics: Drying, mildly warming, tonifying Traditional Benefits: Nervous system support, mood support, sleep support, brain support, thyroid and heart support, respiratory support, digestive support, skin support, immune support Deemed as Lemon Balm

Kava

Piper methysticum Latin Name: Piper methysticum Herb Class/Action: Healthy Inflammatory Response Support, Nervine Parts Used: Root of mature plants Flavors: Pungent, acrid, bitter Energetics: dry, slightly warming Traditional Benefits: Mood support, muscular support, kidney + bladder support An herb so good, you gotta say it twice. Kava (often called “kava kava”) helps combat occasional stress and promotes relaxation in the mind Kava

Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica Latin Name: Lonicera japonica  Herb Class/Action: Astringent, Healthy Microbial Balance, Healthy Inflammatory Response, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Antioxidant Parts Used: Unopened flower bud, stem Flavors: Sweet, bitter Energetics: Cold, dry Traditional Benefits: Immune support, urinary support, respiratory support Supportive to the lungs and respiratory system, Japanese Honeysuckle encourages healthy mucus balance and helps to clear and detoxify “heat” in order to Japanese Honeysuckle

Horsetail

Equisetum arvense Latin Name: Equisetum arvense Herb Class/Action: Nutritive, kidney tonic, astringent, lymphatic, supports microbial balance Parts Used: Aerial parts Flavors: earthen, not strong flavors  Energetics: drying, cooling Traditional Benefits: Bone support, vascular support, immune support, kidney and lung support, musculoskeletal support, skin support, supports the body’s natural healing process Horsetail is an herb that quite literally helps us to embody Horsetail

Holy Basil

Ocimum sanctum Latin Name: Ocimum sanctum Herb Class/Action: Adaptogen, Nootropic, Carminative, Nervine Parts Used: Leaves, fresh or dried, seeds, stems Flavors: Pungent, bitter, astringent Energetics: Warming Traditional Benefits: Nervous system support, digestive system support, mood support, brain support, respiratory support, liver support  One of Ayurveda’s most powerful and sacred herbs, Tulsi (“the incomparable one” in Hindu) is considered the “queen of Holy Basil

Hawthorn

Cretaegus spp. Latin Name: Cretaegus spp. Herb Class/Action: cardiovascular tonic, nervine, antioxidant, astringent, digestive bitter, nutritive, trophorestorative Parts Used: flowers, leaves, berries Flavors: berries: sweet, sour, astringent / leaves + flowers: astringent, sour Energetics: mildly warming, but some herbalists consider it cooling due to the sour taste  Traditional Benefits: supports a healthy heart, supports cardiovascular system, supports heart-mind/shen, supports mood, promotes Hawthorn

Gymnema

Gymnema sylvestre Latin Name: Gymnema sylvestre Herb Class/Action: Metabolic Normalizer, Astringent, Pancreatic Trophorestorative Supports a Healthy Inflammatory Response Parts Used: Aerial Parts (leaf) Flavors: Bitter, Astringent Energetics: Cooling Traditional Benefits: Metabolic support, digestive support, blood sugar support As “the sweet tooth slayer,” Gymnema works overtime to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Key for pancreatic health and healthy weight management, this herb Gymnema