Mood Boost Tincture

Regulates Mood - Uplift Energy

This botanical blend that you hold in your hands is a means of finding emotional balance as well as physical & mental vitality during difficult or demanding life periods. 

If you have a feeling of prolonged emotional sadness or/and physical weakness that might be the remedy for you.  

The adaptogen and nervine herbs that it contains have an overall tonic and uplifting effect.

They strengthen the nervous system, combat persistent stress and have antidepressant action.

They also improve endurance and energy levels and can also boost and improve sexual desire.   

Rhodiola- Rhodiola Rosea

Part used: root

Medicinal Action: Adaptogen, tonic, stimulant, mental enhancer, anti-stress, antioxidant, immuno-stimulant, cardioprotective.

Medicinal Use: Rhodiola is an adaptogen that has been used for hundreds of years to treat fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence, various infections, nervous disorders.   

The plant stimulates the effect of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin in the central nervous system. Also, it stimulates cognitive functions (thinking, data analysis, evaluation, planning, etc.) as well as the ability to pay attention, memory and study.   

In Chinese medicine it is used to treat fatigue and weakness due to continuous stress. Also, to nourish the blood and calm the mind. Moreover, to treat lack of sexual desire and impotence.    

Warnings: Overdose may cause hyperarousal, restlessness and sleep disturbances. 

It is recommended to take the plant in the morning and avoid taking it in the evening and before going to bed.

Because it is an antidepressant and stimulant, caution should be exercised in its use in people suffering from bipolar conditions who tend to respond to antidepressant treatment with a manic reaction.

Caution should be taken in combined use with antidepressants (MAO inhibitors and SSRIs).

Not recommended to use during pregnancy and lactation due to lack of evidence. 

Sweetflag- Acorus Calamus   

Part used: Root

Medicinal Action: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Euphoric, Expectorant (Bronchodilator), Hypotensive, Nervine stimulant.

Medicinal Use: Acorus is used as a supporting plant in formulas designed to treat depression. 

Also, to treat exhaustion and weakness. It is considered an important plant that is used as a restorer of the brain and nervous system.

In Chinese medicine it is used for opening the gates of the heart, especially for situations of emotional numbness.   

Warnings:  There are reports of a feeling of euphoria, mild intoxication and even hallucinations at high doses. 

Avoid use during pregnancy and lactation due to lack of enough evidence.

Damiana- Damiana Turnera Diffusa

Part used: Aerial part

Medicinal actions: Nerve tonic, anti-depressant, urinary antiseptic, laxative, aphrodisiac.

Medical uses:  A nerve tonic in anxiety and/or depression, sympathetic predominance, with/without lowered sexual drive.

It was used in traditional medicine in North and Central America mainly for nervous depression with symptoms such as lack of appetite, impotence and decreased sexual desire. It is also used for menopausal depression in women (as long as there are no hot flashes, bladder inflammation, and diabetes).

Warnings:  Caution should be taken in combination with medications designed to lower blood sugar levels, for fear of intensifying the activity of the medications and causing hypoglycemia.

Avoid use during breastfeeding due to lack of enough evidence.

Licorice- Glycyrrhiza Glabra 

Part used: Root

Medicinal actions: General tonic, anti-depressant, adrenal restorative, adrenal tonic, anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-tussive, mucoprotector, expectorant, detoxifier, demulcent, hepatoprotector, anti-ulcer, mild laxative, aldosterone-like action, anti-spasmodic.

Medical uses:  Licorice root is effective at stimulating the adrenal gland. This is important because a properly functioning adrenal gland can help to regulate cortisol in the body and reduce stress. Chronic stress can cause our glands to become fatigued from the constant production of cortisol and adrenaline.  

It also contains compounds that inhibit monoamine oxidase, the enzyme that breaks down “happiness” neurotransmitters like serotonin. 

It is also used for the purpose of "balancing" the formula and to bring a "harmonious connection" between its various components, as well as to improve its taste and to protect the stomach from other plants included in the formula.   

Warnings: Use with caution in anemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, edema associated with heart failure, liver problems, kidney insufficiency, hypokalemia, hypothyroidism, fibrocystic breasts, male infertility or erectile dysfunction.

Avoid use during pregnancy due to lack of enough evidence.