Our Ingredients

What are Superfoods?
Superfoods are natural, with nutrient or antioxidant goodness that helps promote health, enhancing immune function, promoting heart health, reducing inflammation or offering other protective health benefit. There is no such thing as a miracle food however, and the nutrient and antioxidant benefits in our herbs, roots and spices are recognised in our 3,000 year history of holistic wellness, in most cases supported by modern scientific research, to be good for human health in different ways. 

What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda translates as ‘the science of life’ and continues to be a significant health care system in Sri Lanka and India. The holistic healing approach that is central to ayurveda is fundamentally different to modern medicine, relying extensively on botanicals - ingredients like turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pharmacopoeia of over 2,000 plant species - to treat the body as a whole, restoring harmony amongst three types of dosha in our bodies – vatha, pitha, kappha. 
Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Black Pepper is known for its anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and antioxidant properties. Consuming Black Pepper aids in weight loss, and with its digestive properties helps lower blood pressure and hypertension. Black Pepper is a key ingredient in our Relax, Digest, and Unwind Natural Superfood Infusion.
Black Tea

Black Tea

Black tea is naturally plant based and full of antioxidants. Consumed correctly Black Tea also has disease preventing properties, while also used as a remedy for diarrhoea, while being anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic. Black Tea is a key ingredient in our Refresh Natural Superfood Tea.

Cardamom

Cardamom

Grown in India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania & Guatemala, Cardamom comes from a plant similar to ginger. Studies have shown it to be cancer preventive and heart protective, and can improve blood circulation and kill harmful bacteria. It’s been used to treat dental diseases, urinary tract infections, and ease gastrointestinal disorders. Cardamom is a key ingredient in our Vitality Natural Superfood Infusion.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

In addition to its culinary uses, in Ayurvedic medicine Cinnamon is considered a remedy for respiratory, digestive & gynaecological ailments. It has numerous beneficial health effects such as anti-inflammatory properties, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant & wound healing properties. Cinnamon is a key ingredient in our Vitality, Digest, and Refresh Natural Superfood Teas & Infusions.

Clove

Clove

Consumption of Clove has been known to improve neurological problems and has antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties. Clove is a key ingredient in our Vitality Natural Superfood Infusion.

Coriander

Coriander

Coriander seeds are widely used to treat carminative, digestive, spasmolytic, digestive, and respiratory disorders. Further appropriate consumption of Coriander is used to treat many maladies, such as: anxiety, insomnia, allergies, burns, coughs, dizziness, headaches, vomiting and as it is also used as a diuretic.
Coriander is a key ingredient in our Relax and Digest Natural Superfood Infusions.

Curry Leaves

Curry Leaves

The ever-present Curry Leaf has many health benefits, and it is widely known to be a great addition to any South Asian culinary dish. It is antidiabetic, anticancer, antibacterial, anti-nociceptive, anti-aging, and has potent antioxidants. Curry Leaves are a key ingredient in our Relax Natural Superfood Infusion.

Ginger

Ginger

Ginger has long been used in cooking and in medicine. The stem of this herb contains substances called gingerols, which give ginger its flavour and odour. Benefits of Ginger tea include relieving pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting. Ginger is a key ingredient in our Vitality, Digest, and Unwind Natural Superfood Teas and Infusions.

Gotukola

Gotukola

A common leafy green consumed in many South Asian households, Gotukola has a bundle of benefits. Some of them being, it has antioxidant properties, it is antimicrobial, antiulcer, antiviral, and enhances memory. Gotukola is a key ingredient in our Relax Natural Superfood Infusion.

Indian Sarsaparilla

Indian Sarsaparilla

The Indian Sarsaparilla root is a household herb passed down for generations, used in home remedies and in making medicine. It is known to be anti-inflammatory, providing relief from rheumatism, while being hepatoprotective, and full of antioxidants. Indian Sarsaparilla is a key ingredient in our Vitality Natural Superfood Infusion.

Liquorice

Liquorice

Liquorice acts as a soothing agent and is expectorant. It lowers cholesterol and body fat, while has acid reflux reducing properties. Liquorice is a key ingredient in our Vitality Natural Superfood Infusion.

Moringa

Moringa

The leaves of the moringa tree are brimming with essential vitamins and minerals; containing high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E & Vitamin K. Helps control blood sugar, reduces inflammation, it treats gastrointestinal problems, and regulates thyroid function. Moringa is a key ingredient in our Relax Natural Superfood Infusion.

Peppermint

Peppermint

Peppermint tea is used to soothe an upset stomach & aid digestion. It has a calming and numbing effect, and is often used to treat headaches, skin irritation, nausea, diarrhoea, menstrual cramps, flatulence, and anxiety associated with depression. It is also an ingredient in chest rubs used to treat symptoms of the common cold. Peppermint is a key ingredient in our Refresh Natural Superfood Tea.

Red Rooibos

Red Rooibos

Rooibos benefits include improving heart health by positively affecting blood pressure. It may also lower “bad” cholesterol and raise “good” cholesterol in people who are at risk of heart disease. Rooibos tea is full of health-promoting antioxidants. Benefits of Red rooibos tea also include fighting cancer.
Red Rooibos is a key ingredient in our Unwind Natural Superfood Infusion.

Soursop Leaves

Soursop Leaves

Soursop Leaves may be a rare find, but it is full of hidden plant-based goodness. Benefits include: a high level of antioxidants, and includes properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, gastro protective, wound healing, and anti-tumoral activities.
Soursop Leaves is a key ingredient in our Relax Natural Superfood Infusion.

Turmeric

Turmeric

Proven benefits of turmeric include: cancer prevention, improved brain function and slows the ageing process, due to the high concentration of antioxidants & anti-inflammatory compounds found in turmeric. Turmeric has several anti-inflammatory compounds, which can directly eliminate inflammation in joints.
Turmeric is a key ingredient in our Relax and Unwind Natural Superfood Teas and Infusions.