Superfoods

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable from the broccoli family that looks similar to a turnip. The root is harvested, washed, ground, dried (slow at low temperatures) and then milled into a fine powder.

Given that Maca is a root – it has an earthy taste. Some describe it as nutty with a slightly bitter note. The fresher your Maca the better it tastes. Again, we only use the freshest, best quality Maca grown and harvested in Peru! 

Packed with the goodness of quinoa and chia seeds, these flat noodles offer a healthy twist on a classic dish. Made with only natural goodness, not to mention it is vegan and vegetarian friendly. They are the perfect canvas for your culinary creativity, ready to take your meals to the next level.

One of the top herbs in the Taoist system, schisandra is known for its ability to harmonise the flow of Qi through the five systems of the human body. It is especially revered for its effects on the Kidney and Liver systems. This nourishing highly adaptive herb helps balance the nervous system, improves brain function, elevates immunity, and through its effects on the overall harmony of the body, assists those who consume it in remaining youthful, both in appearance and physiology.

In folk herbalism, it is said that if taken for 100 days consecutively, schisandra purifies the Blood, brings sharpness to the mind, optimises memory, rejuvenates and astringes Kidney Essence (Jing), and supports reproductive function in both men and women. Schisandra also supports the Lung Qi, and may assist in harmonising Lung dysfunction.

In China, schisandra is known as wu wei zi, a name which translates to “five taste fruit,” named after the incredible flavour profile of the berry that has all five tastes: salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and pungent. Each taste/flavour corresponds to a major system within the body, and thus why schisandra is known for its capacity to influence/enter all five major systems of the body: the Liver, Lungs, Kidneys, Heart, and Spleen. This is why it is considered one of the ultimate herbs in Taoism; schisandra is able to regulate the entire system, and thus protect all Three Treasures of the body (Jing, Qi and Shen).

Also known as a ‘beauty berry’ of the Orient, schisandra was used by ancient Chinese royalty to preserve youthfulness, enhance physical radiance, boost desire, and as a potent reproductive tonic. Schisandra has an excellent capacity to regenerative Water Qi in the Kidneys, thus building primary essence and rejuvenating sexual fluids. For our intention to age with grace, with a twinkle in the eye and our unique beauty radiating from within, we can't think of a herb that has our backs more than schisandra does.

Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to:

Support healthy stress response in the body

Relieve weariness/tiredness/fatigue/feeling of weakness

Enrich/nourish/tonify/fortify/strengthen kidneys

Cordyceps is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to tonify and strengthen the Lungs, nourish and fortify the Kidneys, and enhance general health and wellbeing.

Cordyceps is considered a life-enhancing herb as it nourishes both the Yin and Yang, and it is revered as an absolute superior herb in the Taoist Tonic Herbal tradition.

In the Taoist herbal tradition, cordyceps is also used to increase physical performance; we reduce our recovery time after exertion and cultivate an overall robust feeling in the body, mind, and spirit when using this mushroom. It's also an immunological powerhouse and a great herb to strengthen our capacity for the ultimate source of life and energy - the breath!

We love to use cordyceps to help combat coughs and phlegm; it's a great ally for preventing cold and flu and in the stages of recuperation (just avoid if you have an active fever - see Contraindications below).

Wild cordyceps (C. sinensis) are rare and expensive to source; wild cordy is also quite an extreme herb! Fully wild cordyceps consist of a blade-like mushroom body growing from the head of a caterpillar; yep, this fungus uses caterpillars as its host. We use a vegan cultivated form of Cs-4 cordyceps - see Sourcing below for full details.

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese medicine to:

Enrich/nourish/tonify/fortify/strengthen Kidneys

Help enhance/promote general health and wellbeing

Tonify/nourish/strengthen/replenish Lungs

Health Benefits:

Energy & Vitality

Healthy Stress Response

Hormonal Health

Physical Performance & Endurance