Usually an exciting time, a day of travelling can also leave us feeling depleted and vulnerable. Our travel care blend was crafted as the perfect companion for all your adventures whether they are business or pleasure. This on-the-go ally is formulated with herbs that support overall wellbeing through their affinity for the immune system, digestive system, or nervous system. It is recommended to begin taking the extract a couple days before travelling and continuing throughout your vacation.
Our travel care combination tincture can be added to water or juice or taken directly on the tongue and includes:
Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha root has been utilized in Ayurveda for thousands of years. With a history of use as a general wellness tonic, the root is often referred to as “Indian ginseng”. Ashwagandha is traditionally employed in Ayurvedic medicine as an adaptogen and gentle nervine to help cope with stress and supports overall cognitive health.*
Astragalus: Astragalus root was revered for millennia in Traditional Chinese Medicine where it was often employed during the winter season. Astragalus supports immune health to help you stay feeling your best and supports the body’s immune defenses to stay feeling healthy. Astragalus is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress.*
Calendula: An attractive and bright flower, calendula has been employed as herbal support for hundreds of years. The flowers were often infused or extracted and used during the cooler months as a tonic in traditional Western herbalism. Bitter in nature and sunshiny in appearance, calendula also works on the digestive system and provides a personality pick-me-up.
Oregon Grape: Native to the Pacific Northwest, Oregon grape root is a botanical to-go for many herbally minded folk in the region. Its bright yellow roots contain berberine, a bitter compound found in the plant making it a fine substitute for goldenseal. Oregon grape has an affinity for the liver and digestive system and provides overall wellness support.
Skullcap: Long used in traditional Western herbalism, skullcap is a beloved herb which is often employed for nervine support. Slightly bitter to taste, skullcap herb also has actions on the digestive system.
Holy Basil: Holy basil has a long history of use in Ayurveda and is considered a sacred herb throughout India where it is often grown near temples and in private gardens. This nourishing herb, also called tulsi, was traditionally employed as an adaptogen and gentle nervine. Holy basil supports immune health to help you stay feeling your best.*
Nettle: Nettle has been used worldwide for centuries for its nutritious, wellness supporting qualities as well as fiber and food. The leaves emerge in early spring and coincidentally have a long tradition of use in spring tonics. Nettle supports healthy urinary function and has mild diuretic action and helps to maintain upper respiratory health.*
Ginger: A zesty and warming spice, ginger root has become a staple in culinary dishes and beverages. For millennia, ginger root has been utilized in traditional herbal practices from around the globe including in Traditional Chinese Medicine where it is believed to affect lung, spleen, heart, and stomach meridians.
Ingredients
Organic alcohol, water, fresh organic ashwagandha root, fresh organic astragalus root, fresh organic calendula flower, fresh organic Oregon grape root, fresh organic skullcap aerial portion, fresh organic holy basil aerial portion, fresh organic nettle aerial portion, and fresh organic ginger root.
Packaging & Shipping
• 1 oz., 2 oz., and 4 oz. extracts come in amber glass bottles with a dropper.
• 8 oz. size comes in an amber glass bottle with a plastic screw cap and does not include a dropper.
• 32 oz. extracts come in plastic bottles with a plastic screw cap.
Precautions
Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, or Echinacea species) should exercise caution with calendula, as allergic cross-reactivity to Asteraceae plants is common. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
