Our Ingredients

 

The herbs of Kapow

Kawakawa

• refreshing and sustaining
• wonderful for indigestion and stomach pain
• a blood purifier and overall tonic
• antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal
• bold peppery flavour

Lemongrass

• many of the health benefits are found in the oils of lemongrass, so breathe the aroma deeply
• relieves digestive disorders such as nausea, cramps and bloating
• thought to dispel melancholy and lifts the spirits
• a rich tangy lemony flavour

Cardamon

• warms the mouth with a mild sweet note
• highly fragrant

Chilli

• strongly heating
• promotes circulation
• an intense spicy flavour (although we don't add too much in Kapow)

The herbs of Minty Ohm

Manuka

• antibacterial and anti-fungal
• calming and anxiety-reducing
• anti-inflammatory

Lemon balm

• a calming Nervine herb
• anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties
• calms the digestive system
• contains high quantities of essential oils

Peppermint

• a digestive support – reduces spasms and calms the body
• antiseptic and anti-microbial
• encourages liver function and digestive enzyme secretion
• soothing, aromatic and refreshing
• can assist with nausea and travel sickness

Rosemary

• used as a stimulant since ancient Roman times – said to be mentally stimulating and physically relaxing
• promotes circulation
• protects the liver and promotes liver function
• an antiseptic and antioxidant
• calms the digestive system
• pine and lemon fragrance and flavour

The herbs of Runaway Rose

Rose

• soothing to the nerves
• antidepressant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
• regarded as a mild sedative
• sensual, intense floral scent

Vanilla

• both the pod and extract contain B-vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and manganese
• historically used as an aphrodisiac
• a comforting, sweet and creamy fragrance

Elderflower

• packed with flavonols - the most abundant are quercitin, isoquercitrin and anthocyanins, which have antiviral properties
• thought to strengthen the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract, increasing resistance to allergens and help reduce symptoms of hay fever
• a floral, grape-like fragrance

Lavender

• calming and relaxing
• recommended for restlessness and nervous stomach irritations
• herbaceous and slightly woody scent lowers the heart rate

The herbs of Lightning Green

Sencha Green Tea

• contains strong polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins. These function as powerful antioxidants which protect our cells from damage by free radicals
• as green tea is preserved through steaming, the catechises are preventing from oxidizing
• contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to act as a light stimulant
• contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function

Ginkgo biloba

• one of the longest living tree species in the world
• ginkgo is known to improve blood circulation to the brain

 

The herbs of Exhale Detox

Dandelion root

• increases the liver’s production of bile, allowing it to more efficiently eliminate toxins

Milk thistle

• protects the liver cells against toxic damage
• works to heal and restore the integrity of the liver tissue

Nettle leaf

• supportive and cleansing
• aids elimination (excretions) to reduce the metabolic waste within the body

Peppermint

• eases flatulence
• encourages the release of bile from the gallbladder and promotes the flow into the intestines

Cinnamon

• assists with circulation
• aromatic

Liquorice

• anti-inflamatory
• supports the health of the membranes of the gastric lining
• contains glycyrrhizic acid which stops the body from breaking down cortisol, the “stress hormone”, made by the adrenal glands and enhances the body’s resistance to stress