Sweet Flag Chinese vs Guayusa

Eurasian wetland plant used in Ayurveda and TCM for cognitive enhancement, digestive conditions, and nervous system support; beta-asarone content requires caution.

An Amazonian holly tree related to yerba mate, traditionally used by Kichwa for lucid dreaming and sustained energy.

beta-asarone, alpha-asarone, acorin, acoradin, eugenol

Caffeine, L-theanine, Theobromine, Chlorogenic acids

Cognitive enhancement, Digestive disorders, Epilepsy, Mental conditions

Energy and focus, Lucid dreaming, Hunting preparation, Digestive aid

Nootropic effects, Digestive enzyme stimulation, Antispasmodic properties, Antibacterial activity

Antioxidant, Cognitive enhancement, Sustained energy

1-3g powder daily (triploid variety preferred); 1-2ml tincture

2-4g dried leaves as tea 1-3x daily

Pregnancy, Cancer risk beta-asarone, Long-term use, Children

Anxiety disorders, Insomnia, Heart arrhythmias

Carcinogenicity from beta-asarone, Nausea, Vomiting

Insomnia, Nervousness, GI upset