Reference Encyclopedia
Herbs, minerals, vitamins, adaptogens, and compounds — safety, dosage, interactions, and evidence in one place.
Herb
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizome spice whose principal bioactive compound, curcumin, has been extensively studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Adaptogen
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a shrub native to India whose root extract is classified as an adaptogen and has a long-documented history in Ayurvedic medicine.