Crataegus laevigata 

Parts used: Berry, flowering tops.

Trophorestorative nervine and cardiovascular tonic rich in phenolic acid, antioxidants and oligomeric proanthocyanadins. 

Dioscorea villosa

Parts used: Root

Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and rich in constituents steroidal saponins diosgenin and glucoside dioscin provide hormonal relief for women.

Artemisia vulgaris

Parts used: Leaves, root.

Supportive of digestion, bile secretion and is a mild bitter nervine. Primary constituents include volatile oil Thujone, flavonoids and tannins.

Gingko bilboa

Parts used: Leaves.

Neuroprotective cognitive enhancer high in antioxidants, quercetin, ginkgolic acid and proanthocyanins.

Calendula officinalis

Parts used: Flowering tops.

Used both internally and externally. Contains marked antimicrobial and anti-fungal activity. Stimulates lymphatic drainage and useful for painful periods.

Jasminum grandiflorum

Parts used: flowering tops.

Antioxidant rich Nervous system, sleep, digestive tonic and aphrodisiac, used both internally, externally and aromatically. Contains antimicrobial compounds and has history of use as a cardiac tonic.

Eschscholzia californica

Parts used: Flowering tops.

Sleep tonic and nervous system relaxant,sedative, anxiolytic,analgesic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, bitter, diuretic, antispasmodic.

Centella asiatica

Parts used: Leaves.

Nervous system tonic, strengthens memory function and improves circulation. Promotes repair of connective tissues and hair growth. Classified as both an adaptogen and nootropic.

Withania somnifera

Parts used: Root, leaves.

Adaptogen with thousands of years of traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine. Restores health to the nervous system, improves stress tolerance, nerving ,immune modulator and anti-inflammatory.

Hericium erinaceus (mushroom)

Parts used: Fruiting body

Neuro-protective, anti anxiety and digestive system tonic. Rich in antioxidants, beta glucans and compounds like erinaceus which stimulate neurogenesis and improve brain health.

Avena sativa

Parts used: Ariel parts (Milky oat buds and/or oat straw).

Relaxing nervine tonic for nervous system fortification, anti spasmodic and vulinary. Soothing properties when applied topically.

Cynara scolymus

Liver protective, bile stimulant, cholesterol lowering and rich in antioxidants. Whole artichoke is a rich source of insoluble fibre essential for healthy and diverse intestinal microbiome.

Rosa cania

Parts used: Buds

Rich in vitamin C, a highly nutritional bud with modulating effects on the nervous system. Potent anti inflammatory with strong use in female health.

The Adaptual philosophy is simple- producing the highest quality Australian grown adaptogens, herbs and functional mushrooms in reciprocity with nature, pro science-herbalism and the belief everything is connected- people, earth and self. 

Ribes nigrum

Parts used: Buds

Potent antioxidant used in gemmotherapy. Supports skin health, immune function and reduces inflammation within the body and joints.

Astragalus propinquus (previously membranaceous)

Parts used: Root

Classical TCM energy adaptogen with immune modulating properties. Rich in polyphenols, polysaccharides and amino acids.

Althea officinalis  

Parts used: Leaf and roots

Lung tonic and soothing expectorant. Also holds immune modulating properties and is protective of mucous membranes. Topically can be applied as a poultice to improve healing of burns and bites.

Rosmarinus officinalis

Parts used: Aerial leaves

Soothing cardio tonic, nootropic, nerving and antioxidant. Also used to stimulate the circulatory system and promote healthy blood flow.

Thymus vulgaris

Parts used: Leaves

Antiseptic, antimicrobial, respiratory supportive herb. Thyme also has urinary, expectorant and antispasmodic applications and is a mild diuretic.

Tasmannia lanceolata (Mountain pepper berry)

Parts used: Leaves and berries

Anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, liver supportive and rich in poly phenols and antioxidants- containing up to 4x the amount of antioxidants than blueberries.

Lavandula angustifolia

Parts used: Flowering tops

Sleep and relaxation supportive, carminative, nervous system relaxant, sedative, antispasmodic,anti-depressant.

Echinacea purpurea

Parts used: Root and aerial parts

Tonic for immunity,immuno-modulator & immuno-stimulator.

Leonurus cardiaca

Parts used: Leaves

Nervous system tonic, mild sedative, circulatory stimulant, nervine and anti fungal/amti bacterial.

Crocus sativus

Parts used: Stamen

Potent antioxidant, mood regulation, supportive of depression and ADHD.

Echinacea purpurea

Parts used: Root and aerial parts

General tonic for general wellbeing and immunity,immuno-modulator & immuno-stimulator, lymphatic,antimicobial, anti-inflammatory.

Aloe barbadensis 

Parts used: Gel and inner leaf juice.

Used topically to soothe the skin. Rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides, resins and vitamins B and C. Taken internally to support digestive health.

Matricaria recutita (Matricaria chamomilla)

Parts used: Flowering tops

Mild nervous system sedative,anti-spasmodic, analgesic,anti-inflammatory,antiseptic, anti-emetic,carminative, anti-microbial.

Taraxacum officinalis

Parts used: Roots and whole plant

The aerial leaf is a mild diuretic and the root component is a liver supportive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Parts used: Seeds

Rich in healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Highly nutritious women's seed that can be used as a part of a seed cycling protocol.

Verbascum thapsus

Parts used: Aerial parts

Demulcent, emollient, expectorant, vulnerary, mildly antispasmodic and relaxing. Rich in tannins, mucilage and flavonoids.

Foeniculum vulgare

Parts used: Seed / fruit

Stomachic, carminative, antiinflammatory, phytoestrogenic, galactogogue. Used for receiving stomach aches and gas pain, also an important mother's herb for breast feeding.

Raw honey is untreated and therefore rich in natural enzymes as heat has required in treatment has not caused denaturation .

Multi-species application

Parts used: Whole fruit

Circulatory stimulant, boosts metabolism and effective for warming the skin.

Ficus carica

Parts used: Bud

Used in gemmotherapry as a nervous system relaxant, calming to the digestive system and restorative of emotional balance.

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha seed)

Small red berries grow from the flowers of mature plants. We use these seeds to grow the next crop of Ashwagandha for our medicinal tinctures.

Lentinula edodes (mushroom)

Parts used: Fruiting body

Rich in mineral, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals. A traditional immune modulator that also has culinary application.