Hawaii Pharm
Hawaii Pharm Valerian Root Liquid Extract
Valerian root as a liquid tincture, an easy way to find your dose drop by drop. Our pick in the valerian sleep guide.
Botanicals
One plant at a time: what the research supports, the dose that was actually studied, and who should skip it. Every product we link to on this site is collected below the guides, each paired with the guide that explains it.
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Black Cohosh
Why the best-selling menopause herb disappoints in trials, the liver warning, and who should avoid it.
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Chamomile
The bedtime classic, checked against the trials on anxiety, sleep quality and insomnia.
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Hawthorn Berry
Europe’s classic heart herb. Here is what the big trials found on heart failure, blood pressure and safety.
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Dandelion Root
A classic bitter for appetite and bloating. Here is the real evidence on digestion, inulin and the liver detox claim.
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Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Holy basil is sold as a calming adaptogen. Here is what the trials found on stress, sleep and blood sugar.
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Lion’s Mane
Lion’s mane is the buzziest brain supplement. Here is what the small human trials on memory, focus and mood actually…
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Valerian Root
The classic herbal sleep aid: gentle, well tolerated, and more modest than the marketing suggests.
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Haritaki
Ayurveda’s “king of medicines” for digestion and regularity, and what the research actually shows.
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Berberine
Real effects on blood sugar and lipids, and a long interaction list that comes with them.
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Milk Thistle
The default liver supplement, and why the evidence is thinner than the marketing.
Shop the botanicals
Every product we recommend, in one place
Each pick links to the guide that explains the evidence, the dose and who should skip it. Read that first, then buy.
Hawaii Pharm liquid extracts
Alcohol-free glycerites and tinctures, identity-tested and made in Hawaii.
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Hawaii Pharm Haritaki Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Terminalia chebula in an alcohol-free glycerite, the easy-to-dose form we would choose for trying haritaki.
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Hawaii Pharm Ashwagandha Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Ashwagandha root in an alcohol-free glycerite, for anyone who would rather not swallow capsules. Not standardized, so it cannot be matched to study doses.
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Hawaii Pharm Vitex Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Chasteberry in an alcohol-free glycerite, our pick for a three-cycle trial for PMS mood and breast tenderness.
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Hawaii Pharm Black Elderberry Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Dried black elderberry in an alcohol-free glycerite, a start-it-early remedy for cold and flu season.
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Hawaii Pharm Ginger Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Dried ginger root in an alcohol-free glycerite, an easy daily habit for the muscle-soreness research.
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Hawaii Pharm Turmeric Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Whole turmeric root in an alcohol-free glycerite. A pleasant daily addition, not a concentrated curcumin extract.
Hawaii Pharm
Hawaii Pharm Liver Support Alcohol-Free Drops
Milk thistle, dandelion, turmeric, schisandra, Oregon grape and licorice in an alcohol-free blend. Check with your doctor first if you take medication.
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Hawaii Pharm Lion's Mane Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Lion's mane mushroom as an alcohol-free liquid extract. Our pick in the lion's mane focus and memory guide.
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Hawaii Pharm Holy Basil (Tulsi) Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Holy basil (tulsi) leaf as an alcohol-free liquid extract. Our pick in the holy basil stress guide.
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Hawaii Pharm Dandelion Root Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Dandelion root as an alcohol-free liquid extract. Our pick in the dandelion root digestion guide.
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Hawaii Pharm Hawthorn Berry Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Hawthorn berry as an alcohol-free liquid extract. Our pick in the hawthorn heart health guide.
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Hawaii Pharm Chamomile Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
Chamomile flower as an alcohol-free liquid extract. Our pick in the chamomile sleep and anxiety guide.
WishGarden Herbs tinctures
Small-batch herbal formulas from Boulder, Colorado.
WishGarden Herbs
WishGarden Herbs Elderberry Tincture
A single-herb organic elderberry tincture from a small-batch Colorado herbal company, for when you feel something coming on.
WishGarden Herbs
WishGarden Herbs Hormone Support Collection
Cycle and hormone tinctures including P.M.S. Emotional and Cramp Release. Check each label: some contain St. John's wort or black cohosh.
WishGarden Herbs
WishGarden Herbs Kids Wellness Essentials Bundle
Four kid-sized herbal formulas in one bundle: Elderberry Syrup for daily support, Kick-It Immune for first signs, Kick-It Cough and Congestion Rescue for comfort.
Ashwagandha capsules and softgels
Our picks from the ashwagandha guide, matched to the studied extracts.
Jarrow Formulas
Jarrow Formulas Ashwagandha (KSM-66)
KSM-66 root extract, 300 mg twice a day: the studied extract at the studied dose.
Thorne
Thorne Ashwagandha (Shoden)
Concentrated Shoden extract, one 120 mg capsule a day, listed as NSF Contents Certified.
NOW Foods
NOW Foods Ashwagandha 450 mg
Standardized root-and-leaf extract (min. 2.4% withanolides), usually the cheapest per day.
Sports Research
Sports Research Ashwagandha Softgels
Shoden extract plus root powder in a plant-based softgel with coconut MCT oil.
Organic superfoods
Everyday foods from the recipes and guides on this site.
Navitas Organics
Navitas Organics Cacao Powder
USDA organic, Fairtrade, non-alkalized cacao powder that keeps more of its natural flavanols.
Navitas Organics
Navitas Organics Chia Seeds
USDA organic whole chia seeds: protein, fiber and plant omega-3s for recovery meals.
Bob's Red Mill
Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal
Pre-ground organic golden flaxseed. Mixed with water it makes the flax egg that binds our vegan chickpea dessert bars.
Health tech
Wearables, light therapy and filtration we have checked against the research.
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
FDA-cleared red and blue LED mask from a dermatologist-founded brand. Three-minute sessions, so it is the one you will actually keep using.
CurrentBody
CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 2
Flexible silicone mask with 236 LEDs across red (633 nm), near-infrared (830 nm) and deep near-infrared (1072 nm).
CurrentBody
CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 1
The original flexible CurrentBody mask: 132 LEDs at the two best-studied wavelengths, 633 nm red and 830 nm near-infrared.
Oura
Oura Ring 5
The smallest Oura yet, in all-titanium, with sleep, readiness, temperature and cycle insights. Membership required after the first month.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Ring
A titanium smart ring with sleep and fitness tracking and no subscription. Android phones only.
RingConn
RingConn Gen 2 Air
A thin, light smart ring with sleep, heart rate, SpO2 and cycle tracking, no subscription and up to 10 days of battery.
AquaTru
AquaTru Countertop Reverse Osmosis Purifier
No-plumbing countertop reverse osmosis, certified by IAPMO to NSF/ANSI standards including 53, 58, 401 and P473 (PFOA and PFOS).
AquaTru
AquaTru Glass Carafe Countertop RO
The same AquaTru reverse osmosis idea, dispensing into a removable glass carafe. Certified to NSF standards by IAPMO.
Waterdrop
Waterdrop C2SL Countertop RO with Minerals
Compact countertop reverse osmosis for 1 to 2 people, with a mineral stage that adds back calcium and magnesium for taste.
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