Neem, the bitter Ayurvedic herb for skin and blood
Neem, called kohomba in Sri Lanka, is the bitter Ayurvedic herb traditionally used for clear skin and to purify the blood. Here is what it does, who it is for, and how to take it.
Gurmar, the Ayurvedic herb that quiets a sweet tooth
Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), the Ayurvedic sugar destroyer, mutes sweetness on the tongue and supports steady blood sugar. What it does, who it is for, and how to take it.
Tribulus, the spiky weed for stamina and lean strength
Roughly 8.4 million US men over 40 may run low on testosterone. Here is what Tribulus really does for stamina, libido, and lean strength, and the honest dose.
Maca root extract: the Andean adaptogen next to Ashwagandha
Maca root extract is a caffeine-free Andean adaptogen for daily energy, mood, and libido in both men and women. Here is what the science says and how to take it.
Reishi, the calm mushroom that changes how you sleep
More than 1 in 3 adults skimp on sleep. Reishi, the calm mushroom, supports deeper rest in defined 8 to 12 week courses. Read the safety note before taking it.
Turmeric and Black Pepper: Why They Have to Come Together
Turmeric's curcumin is barely absorbed alone. Black pepper's piperine raises its absorption by up to 2,000 percent. Here is why the two belong together.
Prickly Pear Extract: the antioxidant cactus for blood sugar and hydration
Prickly pear is a desert fruit rich in antioxidants and soluble fiber. Here is what it does for blood sugar, who it suits, and how to take it.
Maila Kola: the Sri Lankan Piper that calms inflammation
Maila Kola (Piper sarmentosum) is a traditional Sri Lankan herb used for cooling and anti-inflammatory support. Here is what it does and how to take it daily.
Thebu and blood sugar: the Sri Lankan leaf grandmothers knew
Thebu, the Sri Lankan canereed leaf, has long been eaten to support healthy blood sugar. Here is what the leaf does, who it suits, how to take it, and what to stack it with.
St. John's Wort Extract: the European mood herb worth knowing
St. John's Wort matched standard antidepressants for mild to moderate low mood in a 29-trial Cochrane review. How it works, who it suits, and what to avoid.
Gotukola: the Sri Lankan brain tonic in every home garden
Gotukola is a traditional Sri Lankan brain tonic. A 2017 meta-analysis of 11 randomised trials found no strong evidence it improves cognitive function, only short-term mood and alertness gains. How...
Horse Chestnut Extract for healthy circulation and tired legs
Horse chestnut seed extract eased leg pain and swelling across 17 clinical trials. How aescin supports circulation, who it helps, and how to take it.