| hormone neurotransmitter | primary emotion | plant species | optimal daily consumption | notes |
|------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| dopamine | pleasure | mucuna pruriens | 250-500 mg standardized extract (15-20% L-DOPA) | Start with a lower dose to assess tolerance. |
| serotonin | joy | Griffonia simplicifolia | 50-100 mg of 5-HTP | Typically taken in the evening for better sleep. |
| | | Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass) | 1-2 cups of tea (1-2 g dried leaves) | Avoid excessive use if prone to low blood pressure. |
| cortisol | pain | Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) | 300-500 mg standardized extract (5-10% withanolides) | Best taken in the evening for stress reduction. |
| | | Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) | 300-600 mg standardized extract | Long-term high doses may affect liver health. |
| oxytocin | love | Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) | 500-1000 mg standardized extract | High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. |
| | | Piper betle (Betel Leaf) | 1-2 fresh leaves | Excessive consumption may cause mild oral irritation. |
| norepinephrine | focus | Panax ginseng | 200-400 mg standardized extract (4-8% ginsenosides) | Best taken in the morning. Prolonged high doses can cause insomnia. |
| | | Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) | 300-600 mg standardized extract | Same as above; long-term high doses may affect liver health. |
| endorphins | euphoria | Papaver somniferum (Opium poppy) | Not recommended without medical supervision | High risk of addiction and legal restrictions. |
| | | Zingiber officinale (Ginger) | 1-2 grams fresh or dried | Generally safe; excessive use may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. |
| Adrenaline | excitement | Ephedra sinica | Not recommended due to significant health risks | Can cause serious cardiovascular issues; often banned. |
| | | Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) | 1-2 grams | Generally safe; high doses can irritate the digestive tract. |
| gaba | calmness | Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) | 2-3 cups | Provides mild calming effect; high doses may cause insomnia. |
| | | Justicia gendarussa (Daun Gendarussa) | 1-2 grams dried leaves as tea, 1-2 teaspoons of the dried leaves, once in a week | Traditional use is generally safe; long-term effects less studied. |
| glutamate | arousal | Coffea arabica (Coffee) | 1-2 cups (100-200 mg caffeine) | Provides mental alertness; excessive use may cause jitteriness. |
| | | Erythrina variegata (Dadap) | 1-2 grams of the bark | Traditional use known, but modern safety data lacking. |
| melatonin | sleepiness | Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) | 300-600 mg standardized extract | Commonly used for sleep; high doses may cause daytime drowsiness. |
| | | Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) | 300-600 mg standardized extract or 1-2 grams as tea | Safe for calming effects and promoting sleep. |