India

The Indian gooseberry, also known as amla fruit (Phyllanthus emblica), is the fruit of the tropical amla tree (amalaki). The amla tree is sacred in India and is revered for the rich flavonoid content of its berries. According to a myth, the tree originated from the drops of amrita, an immortality elixir of the gods. Our products contain pure Indian gooseberry extract as the patented raw material Sarberry^® with 10% ß-glucogallin, obtained by water extraction. With the natural filler gum arabic from sustainable cultivation. Vegan.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as sleeping berry or Indian ginseng, is native to the arid regions of India. The root, containing withanolides, has been used for over 1000 years.

For thousands of years, frankincense has been revered as a sacred incense. The resin of the frankincense tree contains a natural, synergistic complex of essential oils, polysaccharides and boswellic acids. This special resin helps the tree heal from wounds, sealing any injuries sustained on its trunk or branches.

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri; water hyssop) has been used in traditional Indian herbalism for around 3000 years. It contains bacosides A and B, which are saponins and contribute to its unique effects.

Cissus quadrangularis, also known as Asthisamharaka, is particularly rich in ketosterones. Our pure cissus root extract has been obtained via water-ethanol extraction in a ratio of 20:1 and has a standardised ketosterone content of 20%. With gum arabic from sustainable cultivation as a natural filler. Vegan.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a tropical spice that has been used in cooking and traditional herbalism for thousands of years. The tuber-like root (rhizome) of ginger contains many interesting phytochemicals, including gingerols, which are responsible for the tuber's flavour and versatile properties.

Saffron, which has had a firm place in the traditional botany of many cultures for hundreds of years, is considered the most aromatic and precious spice in the world. The phytochemical composition of saffron is now well studied — so far the plant has been shown to harbour over 150 different phytochemicals. The most important active compounds are safranal and crocine.

In India, liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is considered to be one of the most important natural remedies. The root contains over 400 bioactive substances, including more than 20 triterpene saponins and over 300 flavonoids. In 2012, liquorice was voted medicinal plant of the year by a committee from the University of Wuerzburg. One of the most important ingredients of liquorice is glycyrrhizin, a saponin that is currently under extensive research.

Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum; Ocimum sanctum; holy basil) is one of the most well-known herbs in Indian botany and is revered as a sacred plant in India due to its diverse range of effects. The plant contains high concentrations of potent ingredients including tannins, essential oils, polysaccharides, terpenoids and flavonoids.