The Library · Vol. 01Issue No. 118·Updated June 2026

Ingredients,
explained.

The sources behind every stack — each ingredient profiled, dosed, and cited. No proprietary blends. No vague claims. Just the botanicals (and the molecules they carry), why they’re in there, and what they do once they arrive.

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Chapter01

Functional Mushrooms

Ancient wisdom, beta-glucans, and the long-game terpenes.

10Entries
in this chapter
Lion's Mane Mushroom
01 · CH.01

Lion's Mane Mushroom

Hericium erinaceus

A distinctive white, shaggy mushroom used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.

HericenonesErinacinesβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan
Reishi Mushroom
02 · CH.01

Reishi Mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum

Known as the 'mushroom of immortality' in traditional Chinese medicine, Reishi has been used for over 2,000 years to support longevity and overall wellness.

Ganoderic acidsβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucanPolysaccharides
Chaga Mushroom
03 · CH.01

Chaga Mushroom

Inonotus obliquus

A nutrient-dense fungus that grows on birch trees in cold climates.

Betulinic AcidMelaninSuperoxide Dismutase
Cordyceps Mushroom
04 · CH.01

Cordyceps Mushroom

Cordyceps militaris

A unique fungus traditionally used by Tibetan herdsmen and Olympic athletes alike.

3'-deoxyadenosineAdenosineβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan
Turkey Tail Mushroom
05 · CH.01

Turkey Tail Mushroom

Trametes versicolor

One of the most researched medicinal mushrooms, named for its colorful, fan-shaped appearance.

Polysaccharide-K (Krestin)Polysaccharopeptideβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan
Maitake Mushroom
06 · CH.01

Maitake Mushroom

Grifola frondosa

Known as 'hen of the woods' for its feathery appearance.

D-Fractionβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan
Shiitake Mushroom
07 · CH.01

Shiitake Mushroom

Lentinula edodes

The second most cultivated mushroom worldwide, revered in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine for over 1,000 years.

LentinanEritadenine
White Button Mushroom
08 · CH.01

White Button Mushroom

Agaricus bisporus

The world's most commonly consumed mushroom, White Button mushrooms contain unique compounds that support immune function.

Conjugated Linoleic AcidL-Ergothioneine
Black Fungus
09 · CH.01

Black Fungus

Auricularia auricula-judae

Also known as Wood Ear or Tree Ear mushroom, Black Fungus has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.

Auricularia PolysaccharidesPrebiotic Fiber
Royal Sun Mushroom
10 · CH.01

Royal Sun Mushroom

Agaricus blazei

Also called Himematsutake or 'Mushroom of the Sun', this Brazilian mushroom is revered in Japan for immune support.

β-(1→3)(1→6)-glucanBlazein
Chapter05

Sleep & Mood

Natural compounds for rest and relaxation.

8Entries
in this chapter
Chapter07

Superfoods

Nutrient-dense whole-food ingredients.

17Entries
in this chapter
Acai Berry
34 · CH.07

Acai Berry

Euterpe oleracea

A deep purple berry from the Amazon rainforest, Acai is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on Earth.

AnthocyaninsPolyphenols
Pomegranate
35 · CH.07

Pomegranate

Punica granatum

An ancient fruit revered across cultures for its health benefits.

PunicalaginsEllagic Acid
Cinnamon
36 · CH.07

Cinnamon

Cinnamomum cassia

One of the oldest known spices, Cinnamon has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine.

CinnamaldehydePolyphenols
Green Tea
37 · CH.07

Green Tea

Camellia sinensis

Consumed for over 4,000 years in Asia, Green Tea is rich in catechins - powerful antioxidants that support metabolism, brain health, and longevity.

Epigallocatechin GallateCatechins
Probiotics
38 · CH.07

Probiotics

Multi-strain Blend

Beneficial bacteria that support gut health and immune function.

Lactobacillus StrainsBifidobacterium Strains
Moringa
39 · CH.07

Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Known as the 'miracle tree' or 'tree of life', Moringa leaves contain over 90 nutrients including all essential amino acids.

IsothiocyanatesQuercetinChlorogenic Acid
Chlorella
40 · CH.07

Chlorella

Chlorella vulgaris

A single-celled green algae that's one of the most nutrient-dense foods on Earth.

Chlorella Growth FactorChlorophyll
Wheat Grass
41 · CH.07

Wheat Grass

Triticum aestivum

Young grass of the wheat plant, harvested before it develops grain.

ChlorophyllSuperoxide Dismutase
Milk Thistle
42 · CH.07

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

A flowering herb used for over 2,000 years to support liver health.

Silymarin
Spirulina
43 · CH.07

Spirulina

Arthrospira platensis

A blue-green algae that's one of the most nutrient-dense foods on Earth.

PhycocyaninChlorophyll
Beet Root
44 · CH.07

Beet Root

Beta vulgaris

A vibrant root vegetable prized for its high nitrate content.

Dietary NitratesBetalains
Turmeric
45 · CH.07

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

The golden spice of India, used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine.

Curcumin
Ginger
46 · CH.07

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

A warming root used for millennia across Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.

Gingerols
Date
47 · CH.07

Date

Phoenix dactylifera

A nutrient-dense fruit from the date palm tree, dates have been a staple food in the Middle East for thousands of years.

PolyphenolsFlavonoidsCarotenoids
Roasted Arabica Coffee
48 · CH.07

Roasted Arabica Coffee

Coffea arabica

Single-origin freeze-dried Arabica coffee from Papua New Guinea.

CaffeineChlorogenic Acid
African Mango
49 · CH.07

African Mango

Irvingia gabonensis

A tree native to West Africa whose seed extract has been studied for metabolic support.

Irvingia gabonensis Extract
Bovine Colostrum
50 · CH.07

Bovine Colostrum

Bos taurus colostrum

The nutrient-dense first milk produced by cows within the initial 24–72 hours after calving.

Immunoglobulin G (IgG)LactotransferrinGrowth Factors (IGF-1, TGF-β)
Chapter08

Vitality & Libido

Traditional botanicals and aminos for energy, hormones, and performance.

22Entries
in this chapter
Shilajit
51 · CH.08

Shilajit

Asphaltum punjabianum

A mineral-rich resin found in the Himalayas, formed over centuries from decomposed plant matter.

Fulvic AcidDibenzo-α-pyrones
Oyster Peptide
52 · CH.08

Oyster Peptide

Crassostrea gigas

Derived from oysters, one of nature's richest sources of zinc.

Bioavailable ZincTaurine
Tribulus Terrestris
53 · CH.08

Tribulus Terrestris

Tribulus terrestris

A flowering plant used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.

ProtodioscinSteroidal Saponins
Oroxylum indicum
54 · CH.08

Oroxylum indicum

Oroxylum indicum

A tree native to South and Southeast Asia, known as the Indian Trumpet Tree.

Chrysin
Horny Goat Weed
55 · CH.08

Horny Goat Weed

Epimedium sagittatum

A traditional Chinese herb used for over 2,000 years to support male vitality.

Icariin
Longjack (Tongkat Ali)
56 · CH.08

Longjack (Tongkat Ali)

Eurycoma longifolia

Also known as Tongkat Ali or Malaysian Ginseng, this root has been used for centuries in Southeast Asian traditional medicine as a powerful male tonic.

EurycomanoneQuassinoids
Saw Palmetto
57 · CH.08

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

A small palm native to the southeastern United States.

Fatty AcidsPhytosterols
Hawthorn Berries
58 · CH.08

Hawthorn Berries

Crataegus pinnatifida

A thorny shrub with bright red berries used in traditional medicine across Europe and Asia.

FlavonoidsOligomeric Proanthocyanidins
Cissus Quadrangularis
59 · CH.08

Cissus Quadrangularis

Cissus quadrangularis

A perennial vine native to Africa and Asia, traditionally used for bone health and joint support.

KetosteronesVitamin C
Maca Root
60 · CH.08

Maca Root

Lepidium meyenii

A cruciferous root vegetable native to the high Andes of Peru, cultivated for over 2,000 years.

MacamidesGlucosinolates
Black Maca Root
61 · CH.08

Black Maca Root

Lepidium meyenii (black ecotype)

The black ecotype of Peruvian maca, cultivated above 4,000 meters in the Central Andes.

N-Benzyl fatty acid amidesGlucosinolates
Red Maca Root
62 · CH.08

Red Maca Root

Lepidium meyenii (red ecotype)

The red ecotype of Peruvian maca, distinguished by its reddish-purple hypocotyl.

N-Benzyl fatty acid amides
Yellow Maca Root
63 · CH.08

Yellow Maca Root

Lepidium meyenii (yellow ecotype)

The most common and commercially cultivated ecotype of Peruvian maca.

N-Benzyl fatty acid amides
Muira Puama
64 · CH.08

Muira Puama

Ptychopetalum olacoides

Known as "potency wood" in the Amazon, this root and bark have been used in Brazilian traditional medicine for centuries as a nerve tonic and adaptogen.

Muirapuamine
Polypodium Vulgare
65 · CH.08

Polypodium Vulgare

Polypodium vulgare

A fern species used in traditional herbalism for centuries.

Ecdysteroids
Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed)
66 · CH.08

Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed)

Epimedium sagittatum

A flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family with over 2,000 years of documented use in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support sexual vitality.

8-Prenylkaempferol 3,7-O-diglucoside
Catuaba
67 · CH.08

Catuaba

Trichilia catigua

A small tree native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, traditionally used in Tupi indigenous medicine as a tonic for mood and vitality.

Catuabine A, B, C
Damiana
68 · CH.08

Damiana

Turnera diffusa

A small aromatic shrub native to Central America, the Caribbean, and southern Texas.

Apigenin, Pinocembrin, Acacetin
Dong Quai
69 · CH.08

Dong Quai

Angelica sinensis

Often called 'Female Ginseng,' dong quai is one of the most widely used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine for women's health.

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acidLigustilide
Chinese Smilax
70 · CH.08

Chinese Smilax

Smilax china

A thorny climbing vine used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.

Smilacin, Sarsasapogenin
Shatavari
71 · CH.08

Shatavari

Asparagus racemosus

A climbing plant native to the Indian subcontinent and a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for women's health.

Steroidal saponins (Shatavarins I–IV)
Pygeum
72 · CH.08

Pygeum

Prunus africana

An evergreen tree native to Africa whose bark extract has been used traditionally for urinary and prostate health.

Beta-SitosterolFerulic Acid Esters
Chapter14

Topicals & Botanicals

Skin-applied actives, oils, and formulary ingredients.

38Entries
in this chapter
Aloe Vera
81 · CH.14

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

A succulent plant used for thousands of years for skin healing and hydration.

AcemannanAloin
Centella Asiatica
82 · CH.14

Centella Asiatica

Gotu Kola / Cica

An ancient herb used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine.

MadecassosideAsiaticoside
Shea Butter
83 · CH.14

Shea Butter

Butyrospermum parkii

A rich, nourishing butter from the African shea tree.

Fatty Acids
Grass-Fed Beef Tallow
84 · CH.14

Grass-Fed Beef Tallow

Bos taurus (rendered adipose)

Rendered fat from grass-fed cattle, prized in traditional skincare for its rich concentration of fat-soluble vitamins and fatty acid profile remarkably similar to human skin sebum.

Oleic AcidFat-Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K)
Witch Hazel
85 · CH.14

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

A North American shrub used for centuries as a natural astringent.

TanninsGallic Acid
Rosemary Leaf Extract
86 · CH.14

Rosemary Leaf Extract

Rosmarinus officinalis

A fragrant Mediterranean herb used for centuries in traditional medicine.

Rosmarinic AcidCarnosic Acid
Rosehip Oil
87 · CH.14

Rosehip Oil

Rosa canina

Cold-pressed from the seeds of wild rose bushes, rosehip oil is one of the richest plant sources of pro-vitamin A (retinoids) and essential fatty acids.

Pro-Vitamin AEssential Fatty Acids
Black Willow Bark
88 · CH.14

Black Willow Bark

Salix nigra

A natural source of salicin, which converts to salicylic acid on the skin.

Salicin
Cucumber Extract
89 · CH.14

Cucumber Extract

Cucumis sativus

A cooling, soothing extract rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Cucurbitacins
Neem
90 · CH.14

Neem

Melia Azadirachta

Neem leaf extract has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.

Nimbidin
Eclipta Prostrata
91 · CH.14

Eclipta Prostrata

Eclipta Prostrata

Eclipta prostrata, also known as false daisy, is a traditional botanical used in Ayurvedic skincare.

Wedelolactone
Licorice Root Extract
92 · CH.14

Licorice Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza glabra

An extract from the root of the licorice plant, used for centuries in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

GlabridinGlycyrrhizinic acid
Prickly Pear Extract
93 · CH.14

Prickly Pear Extract

Opuntia ficus-indica

An extract from the fruit and pads of the prickly pear cactus, native to the Americas and now cultivated worldwide.

Indicaxanthin, BetaninTocopherols (Vitamin E)
Watermelon Fruit Extract
94 · CH.14

Watermelon Fruit Extract

Citrullus lanatus

An extract from the fruit of the watermelon, naturally rich in the amino acid citrulline, lycopene, and vitamins A and C.

L-CitrullineLycopene
Apple Fruit Extract
95 · CH.14

Apple Fruit Extract

Pyrus malus (Malus domestica)

A botanical extract derived from the common apple fruit.

2-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
Lentil Fruit Extract
96 · CH.14

Lentil Fruit Extract

Lens esculenta

An extract from the common lentil seed, increasingly featured in K-beauty and botanical skincare for its gentle, skin-refining properties.

Lentil Peptides and Saponins
Cranberry Extract
97 · CH.14

Cranberry Extract

Vaccinium Macrocarpon

Cranberry fruit extract is rich in antioxidants, particularly proanthocyanidins and vitamin C.

Proanthocyanidins
Mushroom Extract
98 · CH.14

Mushroom Extract

Tremella fuciformis / Ganoderma lucidum / Lentinula edodes

A broad-spectrum botanical extract typically blending polysaccharide-rich mushroom species such as tremella (snow mushroom), reishi, and shiitake.

β-(1→3)(1→6)-Glucans
Sweet Almond Oil
99 · CH.14

Sweet Almond Oil

Prunus amygdalus dulcis

A lightweight, nutrient-rich oil high in vitamin E and fatty acids.

Oleic Acid
Jojoba Oil
100 · CH.14

Jojoba Oil

Simmondsia chinensis

A liquid wax ester from the jojoba shrub that closely mimics the skin's natural sebum.

Wax Esters
Olive Oil
101 · CH.14

Olive Oil

Olea europaea

Cold-pressed from olives, rich in polyphenols and squalene.

Squalene
Coconut Oil
102 · CH.14

Coconut Oil

Cocos nucifera

A natural oil pressed from the meat of the coconut, rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) — particularly lauric acid, which comprises roughly 50% of its fatty acid profile.

Dodecanoic acid
Palm Oil
103 · CH.14

Palm Oil

Elaeis guineensis

An oil derived from the fruit of the African oil palm.

α-, β-, γ-, δ-Tocotrienols
Camellia Oil
104 · CH.14

Camellia Oil

Camellia oleifera

A lightweight, fast-absorbing oil prized in East Asian beauty for centuries.

Oleic AcidPolyphenols
Grapeseed Oil
105 · CH.14

Grapeseed Oil

Vitis vinifera

A light, non-comedogenic oil extracted from grape seeds, rich in proanthocyanidins (OPCs) — among the most powerful plant-derived antioxidants.

OPCs
Tamanu Oil
106 · CH.14

Tamanu Oil

Calophyllum inophyllum

A traditional Polynesian remedy, Tamanu Oil is cold-pressed from the nut of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree.

CalophyllolideDelta-Tocotrienol
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
107 · CH.14

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Limnanthes alba

A highly stable oil with exceptional moisturizing properties.

Eicosenoic Acid
Tea Tree Oil
108 · CH.14

Tea Tree Oil

Melaleuca alternifolia

An essential oil from the Australian tea tree, known for its powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Terpinen-4-ol
Lavender Essential Oil
109 · CH.14

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavandula angustifolia

Steam-distilled from organic lavender flowers, this essential oil is renowned for its calming, soothing aroma.

Linalool
Bergamot Essential Oil
110 · CH.14

Bergamot Essential Oil

Citrus bergamia

Extracted from the rind of the bergamot citrus fruit, this essential oil is prized for its complex, floral-citrus aroma.

Linalyl Acetate
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
111 · CH.14

Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Citrus sinensis

Cold-pressed from orange peels, sweet orange essential oil is rich in limonene and provides a bright, uplifting aroma.

Limonene
Lemongrass Essential Oil
112 · CH.14

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Cymbopogon citratus

Steam-distilled from fresh lemongrass stalks, this essential oil is prized for its bright, citrusy aroma and natural cleansing properties.

Citral
Lemon Oil
113 · CH.14

Lemon Oil

Citrus limon

A cold-pressed essential oil derived from the rind of the lemon fruit.

(R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-1-cyclohexene
Thyme Oil
114 · CH.14

Thyme Oil

Thymus vulgaris

An essential oil steam-distilled from the flowering tops of common thyme, a Mediterranean herb.

2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol
Peppermint Oil
115 · CH.14

Peppermint Oil

Mentha × piperita

An essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of peppermint, a natural hybrid of watermint and spearmint.

(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol(2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone
Eucalyptus Oil
116 · CH.14

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus globulus

An essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree, native to Australia.

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane
Frankincense Oil
117 · CH.14

Frankincense Oil

Boswellia carterii / Boswellia sacra

A resinous essential oil steam-distilled from the hardened sap of Boswellia trees, used in traditional medicine and ceremonial practice for millennia.

β-Boswellic acid, Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA)
Bisabolol
118 · CH.14

Bisabolol

α-Bisabolol

A soothing compound derived from chamomile.

Alpha-Bisabolol
— Founder’s Take

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