| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) |
300-600 mg standardized extract or 1-2 grams as tea |
Safe for calming effects and promoting sleep. |