Hi there and thank you for asking! Since we are not practitioners or herbalists and everyone's experience with adaptogens and tonic herbs is unique, we recommend consulting an herbalist if possible. That being said, I would recommend looking further into the following adaptogens that aim to reduce inflammation, support digestion and balancing hormones. Pine Pollen, Reishi, Ashwagandha and Moringa are the ones I would look into more. You can begin with just one or make a tonic with a few of these!  These herbs alongside an anti-inflammatory food approach may be helpful in combating this diagnosis and work to support in...

Hey there! Great question. Yin Power has an active amount of each ingredient so we recommend having the blend on its own and if you are inclined to add an additional 1/4-1/2 tsp. of a single ingredient adaptogen, you can certainly do so! See what is best for you and go with your flow!

Hi there...thank you for writing in and sharing with us! Since we are not doctors and are not very familiar with this autoimmune syndrome, we would recommend consulting an herbalist if possible who can work with uniquely with you to find the best available plants that may be supportive. Most adaptogens do stimulate the immune system so working closely with an herbalist is the best way to go to see what may work specifically for you.

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Hi there! We recommend reaching out directly to a practitioner or herbalist who may be familiar with prescription medication alongside tonic herbs or adaptogens. Since we are not doctors, we cannot provide any medical advice. We know lots of individuals who successfully incorporate bothprescription medication and adaptogens into their routines but again, everyone is different and reaching out to a practitioner is the way to go!

Hi! We would be happy to offer some guidance on adaptogens while breastfeeding... Since we are not herbalists, we recommend consulting one as everyone has a different experience with the herbs, especially during this special time!  We recommend looking further into Moringa, a superfood often used to support milk flow/production for breastfeeding mothers and also He Shou Wu. Some others to check out would include our medicinal mushrooms, like Reishi, Cordyceps and Lion's Mane!

Hi there! Thank you for asking...because we are not health care providers, we cannot provide any medical advice, but we can refer you to Minka Robinson, a family acupuncturist and herbal alchemist working in Santa Barbara, California, who works with us and focuses on fertility and pregnancy/breastfeeding questions. She can advise you on what herbs may be best during this time. We invite you to contact Minka and set up time to talk, either through her website, minkarobinson.com. Additionally, some wonderful herbs to research further for postpartum include: Moringa, Ashitaba, He Shou Wu, Reishi and Chlorella.

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"...I should be able to have another child medically speaking especially since I have had one already. Something is going onthat the tests the doctors run are missing. Do you have anything that might help hormone balancing or fertility?" ... Hi there, thank you so much for reaching out to us here in this space and sharing. We would be happy to offer some recommendations, alongside a wonderful contact for a fertility herbalist that knows Sun Potion well, her name is Minka and can be reached for an appointment here. Some adaptogens and tonic herbs we recommend looking more into...

"...it's like narcolepsy, but taking naps or sleeping a lot doesn't actually help. Do you have any potions that help with alertness and energy? Thank you so much!" Hey there, we definitely have tonic herbs and adaptogens that work to support alertness and energy. These include: White Dragon Matcha, Lion's Mane, He Shou Wu and Green Adaptogen too. You could try one of these or make a potion with a few of them! We often share potions for energy and mental clarity on our IG @sunpotion and you can always let us know if you have recipe questions! 

Great question! YES is the short answer...this journal is a great place to start! You can also gather this information by doing research, reading books on Ayruveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine and also our instagram (@sunpotion) where were always sharing potions with ingredients that we love and that go well together. Also, when we do combine ingredients we like to stick with 1/2 tsp. of each and sometimes less if we are making a more complex potion.  You can always reach out to us if you have specific recipe questions!

Adaptogens and tonic herbs can support gut health, some like Reishi and Ashwagandha support gut health due to their ability to lower inflammation in the body. Additionally, Triphala is a wonderful traveler's tonic! We recently published two pieces on adaptogens that may support gut/digestive health, we recommend checking them out!   ADAPTOGENIC COCONUT YOGURT TRIPHALA TRAVEL TONIC

Adaptogens and tonic herbs are wonderful support for handling hormonal fluctuations and menopausal issues. While we are not herbalists, we recommend looking at some of the below and consulting an herbalist if possible or continue to research them and go with what is best for you. Some adaptogens + tonic herbs you can look into more for this are... Ashwagandha Astragalus Reishi Pine Pollen He Shou Wu Yin Power Additionally this article from Kiana Reeves is all about supporting pelvic health and shares some supportive techniques: RITUALS FOR PELVIC HEALTH

Hi there busy mom, we would love to help! You could start with a morning Matcha if that is something you enjoy- with additions like Lion's Mane to promote cognitive health and Mucuna Pruriens which contains 15% L-dopa, a direct precursor to dopamine (try 1/2 tsp. of both). Reishi is another great addition to for supporting daily stress. You could make a tonic with all of these or just add a couple to your tea or coffee to start the day.

Great question! While difficult to just pick a few, the ones we currently have in rotation and stocked on our shelves are: Jasmine Tocos, Reishi, Pine Pollen, Anandamide, Shea Butter and Chlorella. But this is always changing based on how we feel and what is working best for us at the present moment!

We love brain-supportive adaptogens and tonic herbs. First we would like to preface our response by sharing that we are not herbalists or practitioners and reaching out to one may be best. However, based on our knowledge of the products- Lion's Mane is certainly a great one to look into but also Mucuna Pruriens. Mucuna contains 15% L-dopa, a direct precursor to dopamine and has been studied for its neuroprotective properties. Pearl is another amazing superfood to check out. Pearl is often featured as a skin tonic but additionally can be very supportive for brain health. A super brain powered tonic...

Q: Which of the Sun Potion products would you most recommend for a 60 year old recovering opiate addict that has terrible pain from having had a stroke. He is also an insomniac. Also for another in his 60’s who has pain due to having had a fall when younger from a roof that has resulted in broken bone fragments in his hips and legs. Thank you for your amazing potions. A: Thank you for asking these questions! We want to preface our answer by stating we are not herbalists and it may be best for these individuals to consult...

Hi there, we believe you are asking about the best adaptogens and tonic herbs to support testosterone. If so, we recommend looking further into Pine Pollen - a tonic herb providing dual-directional hormone support. Moringa is another great one to look into and tastes great in a green smoothie or Matcha! You could prepare a matcha latte and add Pine Pollen and Moringa for a morning tonic.

First - that is incredible! There are certainly some tonic herbs and adaptogens that may support this individual. I would recommend the following: Pearl - wonderful for bone and skin health Eucommia - a tonic for the joints, kidneys and recovery Cordyceps - this fungi is incredible for supporting endurance + stamina, especially wonderful for athletes Lion's Mane - a medicinal mushroom that works to support cognitive health, immunity and longevity.  A potion can be made with all four of these or however many they want to include, (1/4-1/2 tsp. of each per one serving) - great in coffee, tea,...

Hello, is there a reason why you don’t carry the Anandamide anymore? I just ordered some from amazon. And just checked out your website. Looking forward to trying more products. I just had a baby and found out I have had a broken bone for a few years and multiple sclerosis which lead me to your Anandamine product because it supports the myelin sheath. Is there another product that you would recommend for me? Thanks very much!--- Hi there! Happy to report Anandamide is available now! Additionally, we recommend looking more into Eucommia, Pearl and Cordyceps.

Hi there, we would love to recommend adaptogens that may support stress, anxiety and the nervous system. Our first recommendation is to speak with your healthcare practitioner/herbalist if possible. We cannot provide any medical advice but once you have that conversation with your doctor, we would suggest looking further into Reishi, He Shou Wu, Ashwagandha and Mucuna Pruriens. These tonic herbs and adaptogens may support mood, balance and overall well being.

Hi there, thanks for asking! Maca is a wonderful superfood for supporting healthy teeth...so we recommend our Green Adaptogen, a blend of Suma, Maca and Chlorella. Chlorella in this blend is also great for supporting detoxification and overall health. I also recommend looking more into Pearl, additionally it's great for supporting bone and skin health.  Additional support for teeth + gum health: — oil pulling  — daily flossing with natural products — Living libations is a great resource for holistic dentistry — Activated Charcoal rinses

"Im looking for something that could boost my energy as well as I wish my skin could go back to the way it was. Could you please advise?"... ... Skin health adaptogens...we can certainly advise! Our first recommendations for single ingredient products are: Pine Pollen (which may support skin health in relation to hormone imbalance), He Shou Wu (a tonic for the nervous system, skin and hair health) Pearl and also Reishi (to support stress, skin health and immunity). Additionally, Yin Power may be great for you! It contains hormone-supportive adaptogens like the ones listed above and more. You can...

"So much gratitude! But, I wanted to ask about adding ghee to tonics. This is something I have never done before. Could you share a method or example of when to use ghee for tonics?" ... Ohh the wonders of ghee...we love ghee. It is essential in our Prash and in a lot of our tonics. We often share recipes with ghee on our instagram @sunpotion and we also add it to coffee-based potions. Ghee is a great addition to coffee tonics and is a wonderful vehicle for the adaptogens and tonic herbs to digest in the body.  Here is...

Hey there! We love that you're asking! We recommend sticking with up to 5-6 adaptogens a day when you're just beginning. Sometimes, we personally have more than that but we try and listen to our bodies to see what is working best for us. We also recommend that as you increase the number of adaptogens, decrease the serving size just a bit or premise your blend... so maybe instead of a full 1/2 tsp. you try a heaping 1/4 tsp. or prepare a larger blend in a jar of your favorites and have a full tsp. of that. It is...

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"... I see on the jar and the website it only states the serving size, and a message about consuming these in small, regular doses over a lifetime. So, I was hoping for clarity on whether or not I could/should take more than one serving per day, or if one serving per day is all that is recommended per product? My second question is that I am interested in adding Mucuna Pruriens to the regime, and want to make sure that is ok to take along side the other two, and if it is only a once per day suggested dose...

Hi! We would be happy to provide some insight on adaptogens and tonic herbs for skin health, specifically dealing with acne. The list below are some products to check out that may support skin health, acne, radiance and overall well-being. The ones we suggest looking further into are: Ashwagandha - a staple of the Ayurvedic Medicine Cabinet, may be supportive for acne Reishi - a nervous system and immunity tonic that also works to nourish the skin Tocos (Jasmine or Classic) - Rice bran solubles that contain skin-nourishing properties, minerals and Vitamin E  Pine Pollen - may support hormonal acne and...

I would be happy to suggest a product that may support eye health and overall well-being for your friend. I recommend Triphala, an Ayurvedic extract comprised of three Indian fruits. This adaptogen is often used to support digestion, but studies also show it may support eye health and nourish them as well. This can be added to warm water or tea, starting with 1/4-1/2 tsp. in the evening. Triphala in a Calendula tea (which also supports dry eyes) would be an extra effort in creating an "eye and vision health" tonic!  Feel free to add a dollop of raw honey or...

Hi there busy mum, we would love to help you choose some products to support panic attacks, anxiety and stress. There are three adaptogens/tonic herbs that really come to mind here- the first, our Queen Healer mushroom Reishi. Reishi is reputed to support stress, anxiety and the nervous system. It is a great medicinal mushroom to begin with. Additionally, I recommend looking more into He Shou Wu and Ashwagandha*. You could try a tonic with all three or just start with Reishi! *(note, Ashwagandha will be returning to sunpotion.com next week) If you do begin to add one of these...

Hi! I would be happy to recommend some products for you to support healthy hormone levels. I would look at: Green Adaptogen, Pine Pollen and Ashwagandha. You can combine these all or just start with one! Pine Pollen may be the best starting point, or Yin Power is an option too which contains Pine Pollen and other hormone supportive adaptogens. You can add one or more of these to coffee, tea, a blended tonic and h20. Hope this is helpful for you!

We would love to point you the direction for adaptogens and tonic herbs that may support anxiety, stress and digestion.  The products to look closer at: Reishi (for anxiety and stress levels) He Shou Wu (nervous system tonic) Mucuna Pruriens (for mood support) Triphala (for digestion) Moringa (for digestion)   You could make a morning tonic with Mucuna Pruriens and He Shou Wu and/or Moringa - simply can add 1/2 tsp. of each to coffee, tea, a blended tonic or warm water For an evening tonic you can try: 1/2 tsp. Triphala 1/2 tsp. Reishi Add to a calming tea like chamomile...

Hey there! You are busy, wow! We know this can be a rough moment. Let us help you through it as much as we can...with tonic herbs! For mood, we love including Mucuna Pruriens into our tonics. It contains 15% L-Dopa, a direct precursor to dopamine so that is really amazing for supporting mood and mental clarity! You can also try our bliss alchemy blend, Anandamide which contains Reishi and Mucuna Pruriens, wonderful adaptogens for brain fog, mood and supporting overall well-being. Another great product to try for brain health, cognitive function and immune support is Lion's Mane! Try this: make some...

Hi there... oof, sleeping is so important and when you're unable to do so effectively, we know it can affect all areas of daily life. While we are not herbalists, and consulting one may be best as everyone has a unique experience- based on our knowledge of the herbs and adaptogens we recommend looking further into: Ashwagandha and Reishi, which would be great in Chamomile tea with some raw honey or ghee.  You can incorporate this tonic into your evening routine 1/2 tsp. Ashwagandha 1/2 tsp. Reishi 1 tbsp. raw honey or ghee (the fats, alongside the herbs before bed...

Hi there, we are glad you asked! Some adaptogens and tonic herbs to look at for supporting fertility in both men and women are: Cordyceps, Pine Pollen, Polyrachis Ant or our Yin Power blend which contains: Organic Reishi Mushroom, Wild harvested He Shou Wu Extract, Wild harvested Pearl Powder, Tocos, Organic Ashwagandha Extract, Wild harvested Pine Pollen, Wild harvested Astragalus Extract, Organic Shatavari. You could prepare a tonic for two to support fertility~ 1 tsp. Yin Power 1/2 tsp. Pine Pollen 1/2 tsp. Polyrachis Ant 1 tsp. turmeric  12 oz. warm water (or favorite tea as the base, Ginger tea tastes great...

Hey there, thanks for asking! We know that the world of adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs contain centuries of history, usage, knowledge, rituals and more and can be a lot to wrap your mind around. Good news, there are some great places and resources to learn more about these plants. For websites to learn about studies of the herbs, the National Institute of Health has some amazing trials to read about from people who used tonic herbs over a course of time. Also, every product page on sunpotion.com shares research on that herb, in the category "resources." Now lets talk...

Hi there, we are glad you asked where to start and we can help! For energy, take a further look at: Matcha, Cordyceps, He Shou Wu, Rhodiola For mood, check out: Mucuna Pruriens, Lion's Mane and Reishi For good health, really any adaptogen or tonic herb would be great to start with, such as Chlorella or a blend like Yin Power or Anandamide to begin! You can try adding a 1/2 tsp. of one of these in your coffee, tea or blended tonic and see how you feel. These adaptogens work best by consuming small amounts over a long period of time. If you...

Hi there, we know healing from anxiety and depression can be a process and there are tonic herbs that work to support us in these times. You can take a further look into a few products that can be combined in a tonic or just start with one if you'd like. Reishi, Ashwagandha, Mucuna Pruriens and Anandamide are all a good place to start. You could even make a medicinal hot cacao drink using the mood-boosting anandamide with an extra dash of Mucuna Pruriens which all about supporting our emotional well-being, alongside the others mentioned. Try this: 1 tbsp. Anandamide 1/4 tsp....

PMS can be intense, we know...There are some adaptogens you can begin adding to your routine to support that challenging time of the month that will work to support hormones, stress and inflammation. Medicinal mushrooms like Reishi, also called "the queen healer" mushroom is a great place to start. Further adaptogens to consider are Pine Pollen and He Shou Wu. If you want to try a blend of herbs that is already combined, check out Yin Power, an adaptogenic tonic herbal formula to nourish the feminine! Try this: Prepare a tea with rose hips, raw honey and a teaspoon of...