11/18/2025
What Everyone’s Reaching For Lately
Every year, certain herbs move into the spotlight—not because they’re new, but because more people are finally discovering what they can offer. Lately, I’ve been noticing a few plants showing up again and again in conversations about wellness, energy, and everyday support. Here are a few worth knowing about, especially if you're curious about what’s being used and why:
Shilajit
Often promoted as an “energy booster,” shilajit is a mineral-rich resin traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. Its primary strengths are supporting nutrient absorption, stamina, and overall vitality — not instant energy. Quality matters tremendously here, since adulteration is common.
Mucuna (Velvet Bean)
A natural source of L-DOPA (the precursor to dopamine), mucuna is sometimes used for mood and motivation. In herbalism, it's traditionally considered a nourishing tonic for the nervous system and reproductive vitality. It’s potent, though — not an everyday “feel-good” herb and definitely not for everyone.
Blue Lotus
With a long history as a sacred, calming herb, blue lotus is used for relaxation, gentle mood lifting, and enhancing meditation or dreamwork. What it isn’t is a “legal high” or a cure-all. It’s more of a soothing, heart-centered botanical with subtle effects.
Moringa
Still widely popular for good reason. It’s a nutrient-dense, deeply nourishing leaf used traditionally as a food herb for energy, inflammation support, and overall vitality. Think of it as a green superfood — steady, dependable, not flashy.
Schisandra
A bright, five-flavor berry traditionally used in Chinese and Russian herbalism. Schisandra is loved for its ability to support stamina, mental clarity, and a sense of grounded energy. It’s considered a liver tonic, an adaptogen, and a harmonizer—helping the body stay resilient under stress without feeling overstimulating. Many people use it for sustained focus, better stress tolerance, and gentle mood support.
Maca
Maca root has become a staple for those looking for better energy, fertility support, and hormone balance. It isn’t a phytoestrogen—it's more like a nutritional root that nourishes the endocrine system overall. Different colors (yellow, red, black) each have subtle differences, but all forms are used for vitality and stamina. It’s warming, earthy, and best taken consistently.
