| Ingredient (as named by the seller) | What it is |
|---|---|
| Passionflower | Traditional climbing-vine botanical |
| Marshmallow Root | Traditional mucilage-rich root |
| Corydalis | Traditional herb used in Chinese herbal practice |
| Prickly Pear Extract | Cactus-derived botanical extract |
| California Poppy Seed | Traditional North American botanical |
Passionflower
A climbing vine native to the Americas whose leaves and flowers are used in traditional preparations. See our Passionflower guide.
Marshmallow Root
The root of a plant long used in traditional herbal practice for its mucilage. Read Marshmallow Root Explained.
Corydalis
A genus of herbs used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. See Corydalis Explained.
Prickly Pear Extract
An extract from the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia). See Prickly Pear and California Poppy Explained.
California Poppy Seed
Seed of the state flower of California, used in traditional North American herbal practice and covered in the same guide.
Other ingredients
Capsule supplements typically include a capsule shell and may include fillers or flow agents. The seller does not list these, so check your label if you have allergies or sensitivities.
Safety note: Several of these botanicals can cause drowsiness and may interact with sedatives, sleep aids or alcohol. Prickly pear may affect blood sugar. Anyone taking prescription medication (including diabetes or blood pressure medicine), anyone who is pregnant or nursing, and anyone with a medical condition should check with a healthcare professional first.