Protect Your Nervous System: The Power of OWL Immunity Elixir

Hibiscus

Hibiscus is the basis of our Immunity Elixir. This well-known plant has strong antioxidant properties that help protect your nerve cells from damage. Antioxidants also reduce the inflammation caused by stress that can weaken the abilities of your neurotransmitters to receive signals from your nervous system². We love hibiscus for its refreshing flavor and potent medicinal qualities that leave you feeling your best.

Lions Mane

Increased inflammation within your body is a stress-induced response. This expresses itself through disrupting the production of serotonin and dopamine in the brain which can cause an imbalance in your mood³. This can also slow processes within the brain and damage nerve cells, putting even more stress on your nervous system⁴. Lion’s mane has the potential to reverse changes to your neurotransmitters induced by stress. This adaptogenic mushroom is one of our favorite ingredients for promoting brain health.

Turkey Tail

Existing as a staple in Eastern medicine for thousands of years, this medicinal mushroom comes packed with antioxidants, including phenols and flavonoids. These antioxidants stimulate the production of phenolic compounds that promote immune system health. Taking it a step further, turkey tail contains thirty-five different protective phenolic compounds. These mostly contribute to reducing inflammation and inhibiting the release of pro-inflammatory enzymes⁵.

Calendula

A common garden plant, also known as merigold. Not just for decoration, calendula carries with it an impressive list of antioxidants to help fight oxidative stress. When you add in the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory powers of this flower, you have a trifecta of immune boosting properties⁶. What’s good for your immune system is good for your nervous system, too.

Fennel

Fennel is a flavorful and potent plant, popular for its culinary and medicinal uses. In fact, fennel is so powerful that research shows the essential oil contains a whopping eighty-seven different compounds, including the polyphenol antioxidants rosmarinic acid, apigenin, and quercetin⁷.

Polyphenols are strong enough to help lower the risk of neurological diseases. These antioxidants are helpful tools in protecting against cellular damage within your nervous system.

Turmeric & Ginger

The anti-inflammatory compound circumin is what gives turmeric its special super powers⁸. Turmeric is a staple ingredient in OWL Broth Elixirs because of its ability to fight inflammation. But it’s the uniquely potent antioxidant properties that can actually increase the capacity of antioxidants within your body. This means that turmeric can stimulate the activity of other antioxidants on top of neutralizing the free radicals that damage nerve cells.

You probably know that ginger works wonders on an upset stomach. This is due to the presence of gingerol, the main bioactive compound found in ginger. Another common use of ginger is the antioxidant properties that not only fight against free radicals and oxidative stress, they also boost cognitive function and reduce the brain fog associated with an overworked nervous system⁹. Ginger is a favorite addition to all of our Broth Elixirs for this very reason.

Sage & Rosemary

A favorite member of the mint family, sage contains a distinguished amount of polyphenols - 160 to be exact. Chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, ellagic acid, rosmarinic acid, and rutin are all associated with improved brain function. There’s even proof that these compounds can fortify the defense systems that protect your brain as well as improve cognitive abilities¹⁰. The link between these specific plant compounds and the nervous system are why we include sage in all of our Broth Elixirs.

Rosemary is native to Asian and Mediterranean countries. This fragrant herb is a common cooking enhancement, but boasts antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti inflammatory properties making it a powerful medicinal tool. Similar to sage, rosemary also has the ability to enhance cognitive abilities, on top of helping balance the neurotransmitters that promote high quality sleep and improve your mood¹¹. Rosemary is a must in the pursuit of a healthy nervous system.

Orange Peel

Did you know that there is three times as much vitamin c in the peel of an orange than in the actual fruit itself? In addition to promoting healthy digestion, the amount of vitamin C in orange peel acts as a natural enhancement for your blood antioxidant levels. Moreover, people with low levels of vitamin C showed an impaired ability to think and remember, making vitamin C a crucial element in nervous system health¹².