Calamus connects the Solar Plexus (gut) to the Throat and the Crown, invaluable for translating feelings, thoughts, and sensations into words. Especially wonderful for people who might feel a bit cloudy or muddy in the brain. Sometimes this will also express as anxiety from too many “things” bouncing around in the brain space and the inability to grasp and verbalize a thought or feeling.
Eleuthero helps support mental fatigue or exhaustion. When we have been burning the candle at both ends and are left with a brain that feels fried and frazzled, Eleuthero helps to rejuvenate and reignite the organic cognitive process.
Rhodiola gently but notably enhances mental clarity and supports our capacity for both short term and long term memory. She helps stabilize cortisol and supports the nervous system, both during and after stressful events, through modulation of the HPA (Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal) Axis.
Gotu Kola brings nootropic actions and encourages overall balance, helping to stabilize the consciousness bits that might be up floating around the cosmos. It opens circulation to the brain and acts as a potent diffusive, helping to drive the formula to the cerebral peripherals.
Wood Betony has an affinity for drawing the scattered, overactive energy of the mind downwards, encouraging the vital force to move back into the body and reconnecting with the seat of the gut (Solar Plexus). This restores awareness of the physical body, bringing us back to a place of feeling centered, grounded, and anchored.
Bacopa a beautiful nootropic with neuroprotective actions. Bacopa can reduce multitasking stress reactivity and soothe anxiety during demanding cognitive tasks, while also improving impulse control. (less squirreling)
Licorice in this formula is helping to not only bring some moisture balance but also soothes, protects, and strengthens the gut lining and supports adrenal function.
