Panax ginseng is the world’s best known Chinese medicine and adaptogenic plant. It is commonly used as a stimulating tonic to improve mental and physical energy.

Rhodiola an adaptogenic herb has a widespread reputation for relieving mental fatigue and stress, enhancing physical performance and strengthening mood and memory.

Damiana is a mexican plant, drunk largely as a stimulating but anxiety relieving tea. It is most commonly used to treat anxiety, exhaustion, stress, pain and most famously as a male aphrodisiac.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is considered a carminative, so it helps with bloating and digestive discomfort. It originates from Southern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Valerian is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is highly regarded in herbal medicine as a sedative and is a wonderful herb to help calm both mind and body.

Spearmint is a part of the mint family and so related to both peppermint and lemon balm. It is less well known than peppermint and not used as much by herbalist but this little plant still packs a host of benefits.

Lavender, although well known throughout the world, is a herb native to the Mediterranean. It’s a part of the mint family and the purple flower spikes are packed with essential oils, that give off a soothing fragrance when in bloom.

Heartsease is typically used in skin disorders such as eczema and urticaria. It's expectorant properties means it's also useful for respiratory problems with lots of mucus.

Ginkgo was first used as a medicine in 10th century China and was then adopted in Europe in the 1960s by Germany. Today there is a significant amount of research into it at all levels, particularly for neurological and vascular conditions.