Rasa Blog

Backpacking is one of my favorite summer activities. There’s nothing like sleeping under the stars, waking up to the birds, and sitting by an alpine...

In Sanskrit, the word shatavari translates as “the plant with a hundred roots” or “who possesses a hundred husbands”. One name a head nod to...

While bumping down a dusty country road in Bangalore, I thought back to a sourcing trip I took in the mountains of Northeast China. The...

If you’re reading this, odds are you drink caffeine. Over 75% of Americans consume this stimulant daily (source), so what I’m about to say may...

At Rasa, we are often asked: So how do adaptogens work? The easy answer is that they help us adapt to stress. The harder answer...

Since we launched our first blend four years ago, Original Rasa has become beloved by many. Over 1800 reviewers have rated it 4.8/5 stars. Reading...

While we talk a lot about Rasa being supportive for improving stress thanks to adaptogens, Rasa is also filled with herbs that support a healthy digestive...

In my first year of herb school, I fell in love with a mushroom named Reishi. Everything I learned about it fascinated me—its storied history...

As someone who’s been obsessed with energy in all its forms for the majority of my adult life (and even in my teens!), I’ve managed...

As we head into 2022, we wanted to take time to reflect on our growth, challenges, failures, and all that we accomplished in 2021. One...

We’re often asked, why is cumulative use important with Rasa? And, how often do I need to drink Rasa to get max benefit? These common...

Superfunctional & Adaptogenic  You’ve heard it before; outer beauty is inner beauty. Meaning, much of what makes us radiate on the outside is dependent on...

Hey Day-Dreamers. You feel that?  The thick clouds are parting. The milky way is winking.Rivers of joie de vivre are pouring into your cup…Oh yes,...

I’ve just returned from a four day solo retreat, immersed in nature. This time away with myself, with hours a day to meditate and follow...

Sarah Kirton of Delivery Rank chatted with Lopa van der Mersch, founder and CEO of Rasa, to discuss the benefits of substituting your daily coffee with a clinical-herbalist formulated,...

Step into a  decadent afternoon, after-dinner or pre-bedtime moment of repose and self care with your new favorite blend that makes you feel lavishly embodied & deeply relaxed. 

You know what they say, you can’t pour from an empty cup. And Ashwagandha is here to fill your cup till it overflows allllll the way down into the sweet Earth in nearly every possible way. 

Elderberry Boost is a full-bodied blend to build & maintain a resilient, adaptive immune system. This blend supports the many pathways through which immunity protects us; a potent mix of circulatory stimulants and aromatics complete this powerful tonic.

Adaptogens are a unique class of herbs that have been scientifically proven to help the body adapt to stress of all kinds, physical, emotional and environmental. They both enhance the body’s response to stress and minimize the damage caused by stress. How does this translate to how you feel?

Joy has been a little, well, hard to pin down this Summer. There’s been a wide, cacophonous arc of heartache these past few months. Everything...

Synergy exists when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. 1+1 no longer equals 2 but maybe 3, 4, or 5 instead. This is seen throughout the natural world, where unlikely emergent behaviors frequently pop up out of complex systems.