Hi there, the easiest way to take the powders is to add the recommended amount into a warm drink of choice, like your morning coffee, tea or smoothie. Let the hot liquid cool a bit before adding the herbs, so that you don't harm the beneficial living nutrients. Also, you can add them to a warm soup or use them in salad dressings. That being said, there are a number of different ways to take the herbs! You can check out our journal by clicking here to see how others are incorporating them into their routine. We love adding them to a...

There are a number of wonderful teas you can drink at night to help you relax and unwind. Additionally we have a few specific herbs that you can add in to help support additional relaxation and rest. Ashwagandha, Reishi, He Shou Wu are great additions, to help support restful sleep, cortisol levels and support relaxation. You can use our powder form of Ashwagandha or add a dropperful of our Ashwagandha Transcendent Elixir. We love some Reishi and Ashwagandha Transcendent Elixir in our  Spring Dragon Longevity Tea with some Super Honey!    

Dear Sun Potion, after a long battle with endometriosis and adenomyosis, I had surgery a year ago that included a hysterectomy. Following surgery, my hair has been falling out, thinned and coarse. My skin is painfully dry and scaly, and I'm packing on the lbs. Please help! SP: Hi there, we are so sorry to hear about your battles, but we would love to help as best as we can! For help with your hair loss, we recommend He Shou Wu. For help with hormonal balance, we recommend Pine Pollen and our Shatavari Transcendent Elixir. For skin nourishment, we recommend...

Yes, you can take Yin Power, Pearl and Ashitaba at the same time! Our Yin Power is a blend that includes Pearl, so we recommend adding just the 1/4 dose to if you want a bit extra! Use the recommended doses according to each product, and gradually over time you can add more or less of each, depending on how you feel. Listen to your body and your energy levels. !

Yes! These three are a great combination, as each one serves quite a different purpose. Lion's Mane is great for supporting cognitive health, Ashwagandha is an amazing adaptogen that may support stress and restful sleep, and the Triphala Transcendent Elixir is a digestion tonic. You can start with a slightly smaller dose of each to see how you feel and then gradually take the recommended dose size. *We do recommend trying this blend in the evening as Triphala is for gentle detox Thank you for writing in!

If taking an antidepressant already that's an SSRI (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor), is it safe to also take Mucuna Pruriens which contains 15% L-dopa, for further mood stabalization? I just don't want to increase the dose of my prescription any higher, as it just makes me sleepier! Thank you! A: Hi there, thanks for asking! We recommend consulting an herbalist or practitioner about Mucuna Pruriens while on SSRI medication. Everyone has a different experience with the herbs and we recommend consulting someone who can work directly with you. 

Hi there! We have some amazing tonic herbs and adaptogens that work to combat stress and anxiety. Some of them include: Mucuna Pruriens Transcendent Elixir and powder, Bacopa Transcendent Elixir, Reishi mushroom, Lion's Mane and He Shou Wu.

Hi there!  We have some exciting things planned with our wholesale customers in early 2020! Stay tuned for that next month. If you would like to schedule a video call with our founder to learn more about our tonic herbs and adaptogens, please email hello@sunpotion.com

Hello, I am gluten intolerant and allergic to many foods. Inflammation is a major issue for me. I also have a bad back due to car accident many years ago. I recently had surgery and unfortunately i still have a lot of nerve pain, inflammation and stiffness. Do you recommend any of your supplements? Many thanks Delia Hi there, we are so sorry to hear about your accident and subsequent pain. Some adaptogens and herbs that may help with fighting inflammation are Ashwagandha powder or tincture (made with grape alcohol and not grain), Cordyceps mushroom, Chaga mushroom, Astragalus, and Green Adaptogen (the...

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Hi there... it seems the best thing to focus on for supporting acid reflux would be adaptogens and tonic herbs that work to support healthy digestion. I recommend a tea of Chamomile which may soothe the digestive tract with a dropperful of Triphala elixir in some evening tea, maybe alongside a spoonful of raw honey. This combination may support and soothe symptoms. If you are looking for an alternative to coffee, check out our Chaga, Moringa or White Dragon Matcha!

...to this to keep me nice and alert all day and feeling less anxious. A: Hi there! Ashwagandha can certainly be enjoyed in a green smoothie! Some others we recommend to support anxiety: Reishi, Bacopa Tincture, Mucuna Pruriens (powder or tincture form). These can be enjoyed together or on their own in a morning or evening tonic. 

Hi there! We know what its like to deal with hormonal acne, it can be challenging! We have a round up of herbs that come into play when hormonal breakouts are on the rise. These include: Reishi, Yin Power, Pine Pollen, He Shou Wu and Pearl. Yin Power is a blend of tonic herbs and adaptogens that work to support hormonal balance and may aid in overall skin health, you can begin with our Travel Ally size and see how it works for you, adding one teaspoon to your morning beverage! We are always here if you have more questions....

There are some amazing tonic herbs and adaptogens that work to support stamina and longevity, especially in relation to our sexual health. Some great ones to consider are Cordyceps, Pine Pollen, He Shou Wu and Ashwagandha. These can be enjoyed together in one tonic or you can start with just one. Some coffee or tea in the morning with 1/2 tsp. Pine Pollen is great! You can also use them in a blended potion or raw desserts! It is always best to consult an herbalist or your practitioner if possible for more questions on your personal sexual health!  We appreciate...

Hi Susie, thanks for writing in to us! We know lots of women who enjoy a small amount of Pine Pollen daily. Cycling is also great to do with these products, such as a few days on and a few days off. We recommend starting with 1/4-1/2 tsp. a day and seeing how you feel over time. The best advice is to listen to your body and see how it works for you.

Hey! Acne can certainly edge its way back into our lives when we have a sudden shift in our hormonal systems and flow. Many adaptogens aim to support balancing hormones and may help clear hormonal-related acne. Next to clean eating and using gentle cleansers/exfoliators, adaptogens come in! We recommend looking more into Ashwagandha, Yin Power, Reishi plus Shatavari Elixir! You can try one or more than one in your tea, water, blended tonic or kombucha!  Since we are not herbalists, it is always best to consult one or your practitioner about adaptogens and tonic herbs that may support HPV. The products listed...

Hi there! Thanks for writing in. We recommend looking further into He Shou Wu...it's origin story is very fascinating too! If you'd like to try a blend, Yin Power is great and also contains the tonic herb He Shou Wu!

Hi there! Adaptogens and Tonic Herbs are not meant to promote weight loss. There are products that work to support metabolic health, cardiac health and overall well being. These range from Ashwagandha to Moringa, to White Dragon Matcha and Triphala. We recommend reading these products and the resources on their pages to see which one sounds best for you!

Hi there! We know digestion issues, bloating and burping can cause discomfort and adaptogens can often support this! Triphala and Moringa are two amazing ones to consider! Both work to support digestion and metabolic health. Our newest offering of the Transcendent Elixirs, the Triphala in particular can be enjoyed in the evening, a half or full dropperful to support gentle digestion and may alleviate some indigestion and promote the removal of toxins in our bodies. Additionally, some water first thing in the morning with a 1/2 teaspoon Chlorella and a squeeze of lemon may also do the trick!

Hello! Great Question! Sun Potion's offerings are great for vegans. Especially our Ashitaba, a vegan blood builder that is often amazing for those who do not consume animal products. Additionally Chlorella! Chlorella is an incredible superfood that tastes great in smoothies, raw treats and nice cream... Our only non-vegan products are: Bio-Active Honey, our Transcendent Elixirs (extracted with Bio-Active Honey), Prash and Pearl.

The recipe is on our journal! Here is the link! PEARL + ROSE ALMOND MILK  

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...

YES! SHEA BUTTER. Our unrefined Shea Butter is amazing for after-sun skin care. While it is not a sun screen, it is supportive for redness, rashes and dry skin that may occur after sun exposure. You can take a dime-size amount and warm in your palms and apply to affected areas.  Also, we have a travel size available which is always great to bring along with you.

"... 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...