The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 146· Chapter 14

Shea Butter

Butyrospermum parkii

A rich, nourishing butter from the African shea tree. High in fatty acids and vitamins A and E, it deeply moisturizes and supports skin elasticity.

Active compounds

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Topicals & Botanicals

Butyrospermum parkiiBotanical illustration

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

1 compound · 2 statements

No.01

Fatty Acids

Why this matters

№ 01Deeply nourishes and conditions dry skin*
№ 02Supports skin elasticity and softness*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

§ 3Where it lives

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№ 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

№ 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

№ 11 · CH.02

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

One of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, used for over 3,000 years.

WithanolidesWithaferin ASitoindosides

№ 12 · CH.02

Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful adaptogen that grows in cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia.

RosavinsSalidroside

№ 17 · CH.03

Bacopa

Bacopa monnieri

An ancient Ayurvedic herb known as 'Brahmi', used for thousands of years to enhance memory and learning.

Bacosides

№ 18 · CH.03

Chinese Club Moss

Huperzia serrata

A primitive, slow-growing moss native to mountain forests of China and Southeast Asia, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.

Huperzine A

№ 19 · CH.04

Bee Bread

Fermented Bee Pollen

Bee bread is pollen that has been fermented by bees using honey and their own enzymes.

Digestive EnzymesAmino Acids

№ 20 · CH.04

Royal Jelly

Apis mellifera secretion

The exclusive food of queen bees, who live 40x longer than worker bees.

10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acidRoyalactin

№ 22 · CH.05

Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis

A flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, Valerian has been used since ancient Greece and Rome to promote relaxation and restful sleep.

Valerenic AcidIsovaleric Acid

№ 23 · CH.05

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

A fragrant herb used for thousands of years to promote relaxation and sleep.

LinaloolLinalyl Acetate

№ 30 · CH.06

Horsetail Extract

Equisetum arvense

An ancient plant dating back to prehistoric times, Horsetail is one of the richest natural sources of silica.

Silicon Dioxide

№ 31 · CH.06

Fo-Ti

Polygonum multiflorum

A revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, known as 'He Shou Wu' meaning 'black-haired Mr.

StilbenesAnthraquinones

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