Flow By Botanica Boost Overview & Drug Interactions

Supplement: Flow by Botanica Boost

This product contains

• Bacopa monnieri

  Description:

  Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) is a perennial herb that is native to India and other parts of Southeast Asia. Bacopa has small, white or blue flowers and is commonly found in wetland areas. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, bacopa is believed to have a number of health benefits, including the ability to improve memory and cognitive function, reduce anxiety and stress, and improve symptoms of ADHD. It is also thought to have potential benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Bacopa dietary supplements are often marketed for 'cognitive support'.

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  Ingredient Group	Bacopa
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Ashwagandha

  Description:

  Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is a herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is native to India, and is used to treat a variety of conditions, including stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Some studies have also suggested that ashwagandha may have potential health benefits for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. However, more research is needed. Ashwagandha is often referred to as an adaptogenic herb, which is theorized to help the body to adapt to stress.

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  Ingredient Group	Ashwagandha
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Rauwolfia serpentina

  Description:

  Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina), also known as sarpagandha, is a plant that is native to India and other parts of South Asia. It is a perennial shrub and has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine as a treatment for a variety of conditions, including hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety, and insomnia. The roots of the Indian snakeroot plant contain a number of active compounds, including reserpine, which is known to have sedative and hypotensive (blood pressure-lowering) effects. Indian snakeroot has also bene used as an antipyretic.

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  Ingredient Group	Indian snakeroot
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Convolvulus pluricaulis

  Ingredient Group	Shankhpushpi
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Long Pepper

  Description:

  Indian long pepper, also known as pippali or pipali, is a plant species native to India and other parts of South and Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Piperaceae family. The fruit of the plant, which has a pungent, slightly sweet flavor, is harvested and dried for use as a spice. Indian long pepper has also been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, pain, poor blood circulation, respiratory disorders, and fever. One of the constituents of Indian long pepper is piperine, which can have wide ranging effects, including increasing the bioavailability (i.e., rate and extent of absorption) of several different drugs. It is often combined with over-the-counter supplements, like turmeric, to increase their absorption.

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  Ingredient Group	Indian Long Pepper
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Fennel

  Description:

  Fennel is a plant species in the carrot family and native to the Mediterranean region. Fennell seeds are often used as a spice, and other parts as food. Fennel has a distinctive, sweet, licorice-like flavor and is often used in cooking to add flavor to dishes such as sauces, salads, and baked goods. It is used in traditional medicine as a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, beta-carotene and vitamin C. It has also been used to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.

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  Ingredient Group	Fennel
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Onosma bracteatum

  Ingredient Group	Onosma bracteatum
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Calamus rhizome

  Description:

  Calamus is a grass-like plant commonly mostly commonly found in Eastern Europe in swamps or along the banks of waterways. Calamus has traditionally been used in both Ayurdevic and Chinese medicine for a number of ailments, including digestive disorders including colic, ulcers, gastritis, flatulence, diarrhea, intestinal infections, dyspepsia, and anorexia. It is also used to induce vomiting, induce sweating, improve memory and for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. The FDA does not allow calamus in food due research showing it has carcinogenic effects, likely due to the beta-asarone content, which can vary heavily depending on the species.

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  Ingredient Group	Calamus
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Indian Elecampane

  Description:

  Elecampane is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat respiratory conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. The roots and rhizomes of the plant are used to make medicine. Preliminary research suggests that compounds in elecampane may have expectorant, bronchodilator, and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to relieve symptoms of respiratory disorders.

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  Ingredient Group	Indian Elecampane
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Celastrus

  Ingredient Group	Celastrus
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Ajowan

  Description:

  Bishop's weed, also known as Aegopodium podagraria or goutweed, is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its white flowers and attractive foliage. Medicinally, is has been used for digestive disorders, asthma, angina, kidney stones, and as a diuretic. It has been used as a topical agent as well to treat psoriasis and vitiligo. However, Bishop's weed is generally considered toxic to humans and animals if ingested, and its use is often not recommended.

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  Ingredient Group	Bishop's Weed
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Indian Jalap

  Ingredient Group	Indian Jalap
  Category	botanical

  Forms

  • Operculina Turpethum

  
  

  Indian Tinospora

  Ingredient Group	Tinospora Cordifolia
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Jatamansi

  Ingredient Group	Jatamansi
  Category	botanical

  Forms

  • Nardostachys jatamansi

  
  

  Hemidesmus indicus

  Ingredient Group	Hemidesmus
  Category	botanical

  
  

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