Supplements and Herbs

What is Dihydromyricetin? Dihydromyricetin (also known as DHM or  Ampelopsin) is a flavonoid that is a favored treatment for a wide range of ailments. It is most typically extracted from Vine Tea Extract (Ampelopsis grossedentata) but it also can be extracted from the bark of the Holvenia Dulcis tree. The Holvenia Dulcis is a raisin […]

What is Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHB)? Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a ketone that is produced by your liver naturally, and produced at an enhanced rate during dieting, fasting, hard exercise or when on a Ketogenic diet. Although it is produced naturally it can be taken as a supplement in the form of BHB Salts. An expert

What is Sunflower Lecithin? Sunflower lecithin refers to the naturally occurring substance found in sunflower seeds. Typically seen in granules ranging in color from yellow to brown, lecithin is a naturally occurring constituent found in a variety of flora and fauna. A substance of a fatty nature, sunflower lecithin is derived from the seeds of

What is Guanabana? Guanabana (Soursop) is an evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It goes by the scientific name of Annona muricata and grows to heights as tall as thirteen feet. It produces leaves that range from eight to sixteen centimeters in length and three centimeters in width. It’s most popularly known as

What is Shatavari? Shatavari is the popular term for a plant classified as asparagus racemosus. Even though it is also informally known as Indian asparagus, it grows in tropical areas all throughout Asia and Africa. However, it is most likely that it acquired the term “Indian” asparagus due to the fact that it is most

What is Mormon Tea? Mormon Tea, is a beverage prepared by using the stems of a plant known as Ephedra nevadensis. It is foraged in the North American southwestern deserts, as well as in parts of Northern Mexico. The stems can either be fresh or dried before they are soaked in hot water. Ephedra nevadensis

What is Chaga Mushroom? Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Inonotus means “fibrous” and “earlike”, while obliquus means “slanted.” Common vernacular names include chaga/tchaga/gaga (Russia); hua jie kong jun/bai hua rong (China); kabanoanatake (Japan); pakuri (Finland), clinker polypore, birch conk, birch fungus, birch lip, and birch canker polypore. For the sake of simplicity, this article will use the term

What is Ashitaba? Ashitaba is a specific species in the angelica family. Its Latin name is angelica keiskei. Its name references the ability to prolifically grow in less than ideal areas with little to no intervention from any cultivator or gardener. It is noted for its hardiness, fecundity and ability to regrow quickly after being