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As we near the change of seasons, uncertainty and anxiety loom in the air. “How bad will COVID be this winter?”, “Will we ever be an equitable society?”, and even “Will there be a civil war?”. These are all valid, and concerning, questions. It's an exceptionally uncertain time. That said. Is life ever actually certain?

Elderberry is flying off the shelves and it’s also the center of a debate around cytokine storms. What started as a nuanced post by a fellow herbalist has turned into reductionist and extrapolative soundbites and memes. Can elderberry provoke a cytokine storm? The short answer: it’s highly unlikely.

Immunity is a particularly important expression of boundaries. It is the physical interface between what’s in here and what’s out there; what’s me and what’s not me. If we want to remain centered and strong this winter, a resilient immune system is key.

A curated monthly love letter by the Rasa Team featuring ways we're experiencing beauty this month.

A refreshing iced mocha free of dairy and refined sugar. Our go-to chocolate-y bevv for a hot Summer day.

A curated monthly love letter by the Rasa Team featuring ways we're experiencing beauty this month.

This gingery tonic with a citrus twist feels like biking through groves of wind-swept lime trees: pure joy. A healthy Moscow Mule with an herbal twist!

Little moments of joy are often the first thing to go when we're stressed, anxious, or in a crisis. Yet allowing ourselves a moment of joy creates a respite that makes us more resilient. Here are 3 simple ways to infuse your days with more fun and joy.

We answered all your most burning Rasa questions!

Sustainability is an ethos that runs through the very core of our business. We will do these things whether or not we get recognition for it, simply because it is the right thing to do.

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.

The celebrated combination of the adaptogens rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra comprise the core of Bold. These three together have been the subject of many clinical trials and show proven results for enhanced cognitive capacity, decreased fatigue, and powerful effects on stress.

As we navigate current changes, complexity, and challenge, the tools to remind us of our inner strength and adaptability are more important than ever. With that in mind, we wanted to share some of the things bringing us hope right now!

Building immunity is about more than quick-fixes and fear-induced sterility. It entails a more rounded approach of resourcing our bodies from multiple angles. Nutrition, sleep, exercise, emotional well-being, spiritual vitality— these are all important. And plants can help too, especially stress-busting adaptogens.

This granola is absolutely deliciously addictive.
 Packed with plant protein, adaptogens for balancing hormones and helping the body cope with stress (physical + mental) more effectively, and can be enjoyed in many ways!


Team Rasa is finding all sorts of ways to keep it together even while we’re apart. Read on for more ideas on how to stay healthy + happy while homebound.