More people are choosing plant-based products and therapeutics, often due to dissatisfaction with conventional treatments. Whether ineffective or harsh on the system, synthetic products are less appealing than traditional home remedies to the average consumer.
A recent study found that “plant-based therapies are becoming more and more attractive due to their lack of harmful side effects and adaptogenic properties.” The publication also notes that past experiences, positive associations between herbs and health, and long-standing traditions all contribute to the popularity of herbal products.
Today, we’ll discuss some of our favorite herbs and outline a few benefits of each. We’ll also suggest a few wellness products for each herb that we highlight so that you can judge the benefits of these herbal supplements for yourself.
10 Herbal Supplements to Help You Live Your Best Life
The Copoeia team has grown herbs and manufactured premium wellness products for many years. Our time in the wellness industry has helped us choose the best herbal ingredients for various health goals, including sleep, pain, and sleep support. Below is a list of our favorite herbal supplements along with a few ways each one can help you live your best life. Every day.
Lavender
People have used lavender for centuries as perfume, insect repellant, antiseptic, and medicine. Its therapeutic properties include antibacterial, antifungal, and antidepressant potential, which makes it an excellent addition to topical wellness products. Put simply, lavender oil can help reduce skin inflammation and other underlying discomforts, and its pleasant aroma can help soothe the mind in the process. Notably, lavender oil is a key ingredient in our Comfort Balm Soothing Salve.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus oil is a common decongestant and anti-inflammatory agent. Researchers have noted eucalyptus’s massive potential in treating respiratory problems, localized pain, infection, skin irritation, and more. It may also ease common cold symptoms like uncontrollable coughing, sinus pressure, congestion, and muscle pain. Importantly, we’ve added eucalyptus to our Comfort Balm Soothing Salve to help cool irritated skin and soothe aching muscles.
Passion Flower
Passionflower is a climbing vine commonly used in folk medicine to reduce anxiety and promote sleep. It might also minimize pain and cramping by calming neurotransmitters that cause hyperexcitability. Early research also suggests that the extract could ease nausea and calm a racing mind. This makes passionflower a great herb to help de-stress and rest and an excellent addition to our Serenity Soothing Calm Gummies.
Melatonin
Our bodies produce melatonin – usually during dark hours– to help regulate sleep cycles. On the other hand, a lack of melatonin can contribute to sleep problems, which becomes more common as we age. Fortunately, melatonin supplements can help rectify the issue by promoting sleepiness upon ingestion. This can be especially beneficial for shift workers, insomnia suffers, and those who are approaching their golden years. To get your daily dose of supplemental melatonin, try our Sweet Dreams Sleep Gummies or our Restful Nights Sleep Softgels.
Capsaicin
Capsaicin is the chemical in chili peppers that makes them hot. Likewise, it is an effective topical pain reliever because it warms the skin and surrounding tissue when applied topically. This helps increase blood flow and reduce muscle tension on contact and may reduce pain signals over time for extended pain relief. Try our Pain Away Pain Relief Cream to witness the benefits of topical capsaicin yourself.
Menthol
Menthol is a chemical in many mint plants that causes a cooling and then heated sensation upon touch. Essentially, menthol stimulates sensory receptors before desensitizing them to effectively reduce pain on contact and activate analgesic pathways for long-term pain relief. This counter-irritant effect makes menthol a welcome addition to our Pain Away Herbal Lotion and Menstrual Relief Patches.
Ginseng
Ginseng possesses wide therapeutic potential, especially as a treatment for hormone-related discomforts like mood swings, fatigue, and temperature fluctuations. It might also reduce inflammation and improve focus, which is ideal for long-lasting menstrual pain relief. Importantly, ginseng is one of four key ingredients in our Menstrual Relief Patches and a major contributor to their popularity.
Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh is a perineal herb that balances hormones to help ease menstrual, menopausal, and perimenopausal symptoms. The herb seems to be particularly beneficial in treating things like mood fluctuations, hot flashes, excessive sweating, sleep problems, reduced libido, bone density loss, and more. Experience the benefits of black cohosh for period pain with our Menstrual Relief Patches.
Chasteberry
Chasteberry, another ingredient in our Menstrual Relief Patches, is a flowering herb that helps balance female hormones by increasing progesterone and lowering estrogen. In doing, chasteberry could reduce hormone-related headaches, stress, fatigue, bloating, and breast tenderness. It might also help clear acne and improve fertility in all genders.
Hemp
Hemp is a type of cannabis that contains less than 0.3 percent THC on a dry-weight basis. To clarify, THC is the psychoactive chemical in cannabis that makes consumers feel “high.” However, because hemp contains such low levels of THC, it is generally considered a “non-intoxicating” substance.
Even so, hemp produces many exciting, non-intoxicating cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, and CBN. These phyto (plant-based) cannabinoids mimic endo (internally-produced) cannabinoids, which our bodies produce on demand to help regulate physical and mental stress. Notably, each cannabinoid behaves slightly differently in the body, and we’re only just starting to understand why. Though hemp cannabinoid research is still young, what we know so far is quite promising.
CBD
CBD, or Cannabidiol, is the primary cannabinoid in hemp-type cannabis and the most popular cannabinoid in our product collection. Importantly, CBD is a CB receptor antagonist, meaning that instead of activating the receptors, it partially blocks them. Essentially, CBD seems to regulate the body’s natural endocannabinoid tone by triggering the production and metabolization of endocannabinoids. This may help explain why CBD has such a broad scope of potential benefits, including stress relief, pain relief, anti-inflammation, anti-bacterial, and more. Notably, topical CBD may also reduce oxidative stress that causes wrinkles and other skin abnormalities to help minimize the appearance of aging skin.
CBG
Cannabigerol (CBG) is the precursor to all other cannabinoids, meaning that all other cannabinoids come from it (or CBG-A, rather, which is just “raw” CBG). Importantly, research regarding the benefits of CBG is minimal. However, preliminary studies suggest that CBG could help reduce inflammation, improve neurological health, and protect against bacterial infection. Though most full-spectrum hemp products contain some CBG, others come infused with isolated CBG extract to truly harness its potential health benefits. Copoeia products that include CBG extract include our Comfort Balm Soothing Salve and our Pain Away Pain Relief Cream.
CBN
Cannabinol, or CBN, is basically just degraded THC-A. In low doses, CBN is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid while still producing mildly sedative sensations. As such, CBN is a common sleep aid ingredient, especially when paired with other relaxing elements (like certain terpenes) by contributing to the “Entourage Effect.” What’s more, CBN could also help reduce inflammation and intraocular eye pressure, according to some studies. Our Sweet Dreams Sleep Gummies are a great source of CBN for sleep.
Things to Consider When Trying New Supplements
There are a few things to consider when trying new herbal supplements that will help ensure the best possible experience every time. Firstly, you should understand exactly what it is you’re hoping to accomplish when using these products. For example, if you want to improve your sleep health, then you could try something from our Copoeia Sleep line. We also offer a line of products specifically intended to relieve stress and another line to improve pain and other physical discomfort.
Once you understand your wellness goals, you can choose the best products for your unique needs. Pay attention to the ingredient list to avoid triggering allergies, paying close favor to products with short ingredient lists.
Finally, consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding drug interactions. Importantly, some herbs interact with specific medications, making both the herbs and the medication more or less effective. To ensure the best possible health outcome, always consult a trusted physician before beginning a new supplement routine.
Final Thoughts About Hemp and Other Herbal Supplements
Copoeia products include some of the best herbal supplements for health. Whether you want to calm down, improve sleep, or reduce pain, we’ve got a solution. Shop our line of all-natural wellness products or tell us about your favorite herbal supplements in the comment section below. You can also follow us on social media @CopoeiaWellness for wellness tips, product highlights, and special promotional offers.