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Vitamin :AAlfalfa, Burdock, Cayenne, Dandelion, Garlic, Kelp, Marshmallow, Papaya, Parsley, Pokeweed, Raspberry, Red clover, Saffron, Watercress, Yellow dock Thiamine (B1): Cayenne, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Kelp, Parsley, Raspberry Riboflavin (B2): Alfalfa, Burdock, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Kelp, Parsley, Raspberry Niacin (B3):Alfalfa, Burdock, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Kelp, Parsley, Sage Pyridoxine (B6):Alfalfa, Wheat, Corn, Mugwort Cobalamin (B12) :Alfalfa, Kelp Vitamin C :Alfalfa, Burdock, Boneset, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Dandelion, Garlic, Hawthorn Berry, Horseradish, Kelp, Lobelia, Parsley, Plantain, Pokeweed, Papaya, Raspberry, Rose Hips, Shepherd's purse, Strawberry, Watercress, Yellow Dock Vitamin D:Alfalfa, Watercress Vitamin E:Alfalfa, Dandelion, Kelp, Raspberry, Rose hips, Watercress Vitamin K:Alfalfa, Plantain, Shepherd's purse Rutin Dandelion, Rose hips, Rue CalciumColtsfoot, Chive, Chamomile, Caraway seed, Cleavers, Dandelion, Dill, Horsetail, Meadow sweet, Mistletoe, Nettles, Parsley, Pimpernel, Plantain, Poppy seed, Raspberry, Shepherd's purse, Silverweed, Watercress, Yellow dock ChlorophyllAlfalfa, most leafy green potherbs Chlorine Alfalfa, Dandelion, Dill stems, Fennel stems, Goldenseal, Kelp, Myrrh, Nettles, Parsley, Plantain, Raspberry, Uva ursi, Watercress, Wintergreen CopperAgar-agar, Dandelion, Dulse, Kelp, Liverwort, Nettles, Parsley, Sorrel Fluorine Corn silk, Dill, Garlic, Horsetail, Plantain, Watercress IodineDulse, Garlic, Irish moon, Kelp, Sarsaparilla, Mustard, Parsley Iron Alfalfa, Burdock, Blue cohosh, Cayenne, Dandelion, Dulse, Kelp, Mullein, Nettles, Parsley, Pokeweed, Rhubarb, Rose hips, Yellow dock MagnesiumAlfalfa, Blue cohosh, Carrot leaves, Cayenne, Dandelion, Dill, Kelp, Mistletoe, Mullein, Nettles, Peppermint, Primrose, Raspberry, Skullcap, Walnut leaves, Willow, Wintergreen, Manganese, Agar-agar, Bladderwrack, Burdock, Dulse, Kelp, Nettles, Sorrel, Strawberry leaves, Wintergreen, Yellow dock PhosphorusAlfalfa, Blue cohosh, Calamus, Calendula, Caraway, Cayenne, Chickweed, Dandelion, Garlic, Irish moss, Kelp, Licorice, Parsley, Purslane, Pokeweed, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Rose hips, Watercress, Yellow dock Potassium Alfalfa, Blue cohosh, Birch, Borage, Chamomile, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Centaury, Dandelion, Dulse, Eyebright, Fennel, Irish moss, Kelp, Mistletoe, Mullein, Nettles, Papaya, Parsley, Peppermint, Plantain, Primrose, Raspberry, Shepherd's purse, White oak bark, Wintergreen, Yarrow Selenium Kelp, most seaweeds Silicon Alfalfa, Blue cohosh, Burdock, Chickweed, Corn silk, Flaxseed, Horsetail, Kelp, Nettle, Poppyseed, Raspberry, Sunflower seed SodiumApple tree bark, Alfalfa, Cleavers, Dandelion, Dill, Dulse, Fennel, Irish moss, Kelp, Mistletoe, Nettles, Parsley, Shepherd's purse, Thyme SulphurAlfalfa, Burdock, Cayenne, Coltsfoot, Eyebright, Fennel, Garlic, Irish moss, Kelp, Mullein, Nettles, Parsley, Plantain, Raspberry, Sage, Shepherd's purse, Thyme ZincKelp, Marshmallow

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Mountain Rose Herbs:Adaptogens

Schisandra Berries - Supports normal concentration, coordination, and endurance. Chinese folklore says that schisandra calms the heart and quiets the spirit. Supports normal central nervous system functioning without excitation.

Holy Basil or Tulsi - An important adaptogenic herb in India that helps restore vitality and promotes overall health and a softened reaction to stress.

Eleuthero Root - Improves normal mental clarity and emotional stamina during stressful situations, boosts physical endurance, helps with sleeplessness, and (according to Ayurvedic medicine) supports healthy immune system functioning.

Ginseng - (Panax quinquefolius) Boosts physical strength and stamina. Supports mental alertness and memory. Good for exhaustion and vitality. Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) is thought to be better suited for people older than 30 or the very weak. Used as a tonic.

Rhodiola - Supports healthy immune system functioning.

Reishi Mushroom - This immune system supportive mushroom is also considered to have a mildly calming and strengthening effect on the nervous system.

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Adaptogens and Nervines: Similarities and Differences

“Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help lower cortisol levels, enhance immune function, and reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. “Adaptogens are herbs that help the body and mind adapt to physical, emotional and environmental stressors," according to Autumn Blum, group vice president and founder, TheraNeem. “Adaptogens work on many body systems at once, including the immune system and nervous system. They work differently in each person, giving your body specifically the tools it needs. In some cases, they can be energizing (but not necessarily stimulating), and in other cases, they can be calming (but not necessarily sedating)."

Commonly accepted adaptogenic herbs include the white American ginseng, Siberian ginseng, suma, ashwaganda, astragalus, licorice, schisandra and jiaogulan. The mushrooms reishi, shiitake and maitake are also considered to have adaptogenic properties.

Nervines, like adaptogens, are a class of botanicals that aid in stress relief, except they elicit a direct response from the central nervous system to help restore emotional foundation. Fresh milky oat (Avena sativa), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), linden flower (Tilia argentea), American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), passion flower (Passiflora incarnate), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), lavender (Lavandula), chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) are all considered nervines. Nervines also come with scientific clout. American skullcap—not Chinese skullcap—possesses possible anxiolytic and sedative qualities, and passion flower was noted in one German study to have pharmacological confirmation of sedative and anxiolytic effects. Both scientific and clinical data support the traditional uses of lavender, including its carminative (smooth muscle relaxing), sedative and anti-depressive effects. And a controlled clinical trial found chamomile extract reduced mean total HAM-A (Hamilton Anxiety Scale) score in patients with mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder versus placebo. A lower HAM-A score indicates fewer depressive symptoms.”

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Nervines

“Nervines are herbs that specifically helps support the nervous system. Their effects range from tonics like skullcap and oat tops, to mildly calming herbs like catnip and chamomile, to stronger ones like valerian and hops. They are used to help relieve normal muscle tension, circular thoughts, wakeful nights, and the occasional worry we all experience from time to time. Some of these herbs provide multiple nervine actions. Skullcap is one such herb, which helps reduce muscle tension, helps calm worried thoughts, and nourishes the nervous system. Others such as oat tops, are not necessarily relaxing to the physical body, but help support healthy nerve functioning when taken on a regular basis.”

Oat Tops - Very gentle tonic herb that helps support the nervous system without a calming  action. Can help reduce fatigue and support nerve functioning over time. Great for anyone who is overworked or relies on caffeine to get through the day.

Skullcap - Wonderfully gentle and nourishing to the nervous system. Helps relieve occasional tension and stress, circular thoughts, and nervousness. Can be used throughout the day during stressful situations or at night before bed to calm worried thoughts.

Chamomile - A classic, relaxing nighttime tea, this nervine herb is also helpful for relieving generally mild daily mental stress.

Lavender - Calming herb that is often used in aromatherapy applications for its mild calming action. Lovely when used in the bath, massage oils, pillows, room sprays, or body fragrance to uplift the spirit.

Lemon Balm - Sunshine in plant form, this herb helps with nervous exhaustion, gloom, and restlessness, with pure aromatic pleasure. Simply rubbing a leaf between your fingers and smelling the citrusy oils can elevate the mood.

Catnip - Gentle calming herbs for sleeplessness in children and the elderly.

California Poppy - Used for its calming properties, this plant helps promote relaxation in those seeking rest.

Passionflower - This stunning plant is helpful for relieving general tension, occasional nervous restlessness, and helps support restful sleep.

Hops - With a distinctive flavor and action known well by beer drinkers everywhere, this plant supports relaxation (although the effect can be considered hypnotic), and helps calm a nervous stomach.

Valerian - When sleep seems impossible thanks to nervous energy at night, this potent herb can supports relaxation. It is reliable. For some people, valerian can have the opposite effect of relaxation, causing more anxiety and stimulation. If this happens to you, valerian is not the right herb to use.