"Most supplement brands hide behind proprietary blends. We think that's backwards."
If a formula works, you should be able to see exactly why. Every ingredient in Stillness is dosed at researched levels, extracted to preserve the full spectrum of active compounds, and manufactured in the UK under GMP standards. This page explains everything: how each herb works, why we combined them in this ratio, and what the daily practices add that supplements alone cannot.
The Formula
Three herbs. Emperor, Minister, Assistant.
Stillness follows the traditional herbal hierarchy: one lead herb at therapeutic dose, supported by two that deepen and refine its effect. 790mg Rhodiola leads. 390mg Reishi supports recovery. 130mg Brahmi anchors attention. The ratio is the formula.
Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola
Steady Energy
Rhodiola is a true adaptogen. It modulates your stress response rather than suppressing it. It doesn't calm you by slowing you down. It supports the HPA axis so your body allocates energy more efficiently under pressure, producing steady output without the cortisol spikes that lead to crashes.
HPA Axis Modulation
Regulates cortisol release patterns, preventing the sharp spikes and sustained elevation that drive burnout and reactive behaviour.
Salidroside Activity
The primary active compound supports mitochondrial energy production and cellular stress resistance without stimulating the CNS.
Serotonin & Dopamine
Supports neurotransmitter balance that underlies mood stability and sustained focus, without the dependency profile of synthetic alternatives.
Anti-Fatigue
Demonstrated reduction in perceived exertion and mental fatigue during prolonged cognitive and physical demand.
Key Research
Panossian & Wikman (2010), Phytomedicine · Systematic review of adaptogenic activity
Olsson et al. (2009), Planta Medica · Fatigue reduction under stress conditions
Darbinyan et al. (2000), Phytomedicine · Cognitive function during fatigue
Ganoderma lucidum
Reishi
Deep Recovery
Reishi works on the immune-nervous system axis. It doesn't sedate. It supports the body's transition from sympathetic (fight/flight) to parasympathetic (rest/restore) dominance. This is the mechanism behind deeper sleep, faster emotional recovery, and reduced inflammation from prolonged stress.
GABAergic Support
Triterpenoid compounds modulate GABA receptors, supporting the calm-without-sedation state that allows genuine rest.
Immune Modulation
Beta-glucan polysaccharides regulate immune response. Chronic stress dysregulates immunity, creating a feedback loop. Reishi interrupts it.
Sleep Architecture
Supports increased non-REM deep sleep duration, the phase where physical and neurological repair occurs.
Anti-Inflammatory
Reduces systemic inflammation markers elevated by chronic stress, supporting recovery at a cellular level.
Key Research
Cui et al. (2012), Int J Med Mushrooms · Sleep quality in chronic fatigue
Wachtel-Galor et al. (2011), Herbal Medicine · Comprehensive review of bioactive compounds
Tang et al. (2005), J Ethnopharmacol · Anxiolytic effects via GABAergic mechanism
Bacopa monnieri
Brahmi
Calm Attention
Brahmi is the cognitive anchor in the formula. Where Rhodiola steadies energy and Reishi deepens recovery, Brahmi supports the quality of attention itself. Not by stimulating it, but by reducing the neural noise that fragments it. Focus returns because there's less competing for it.
Bacoside Activity
Active bacosides support synaptic communication and neuronal signalling, the biological basis of sustained, clear attention.
Acetylcholine Support
Modulates acetylcholinesterase activity, supporting the neurotransmitter most directly involved in learning, memory, and attentional focus.
Anxiolytic Without Sedation
Reduces anxiety markers through serotonergic pathways without the drowsiness of traditional anxiolytics. Calm and alert, simultaneously.
Neuroprotection
Antioxidant properties protect neural tissue from oxidative stress. Especially relevant for anyone whose nervous system has been running hot for years.
Key Research
Stough et al. (2001), Psychopharmacology · Cognitive enhancement in healthy adults
Calabrese et al. (2008), J Alt Complement Med · Systematic review of cognitive effects
Bhattacharya & Ghosal (1998), Phytother Res · Anxiolytic activity without sedation
Synergy
Why these three. Why together.
Most formulas stack ingredients by category. "Adaptogens," "nootropics," "sleep." Stillness follows the emperor, minister, assistant hierarchy: Rhodiola leads at 790mg, Reishi supports at 390mg, Brahmi refines at 130mg. Each herb creates conditions for the next.
Rhodiola
Lowers cortisol
Reishi
Deepens recovery
Brahmi
Clarifies attention
Rhodiola → Reishi
Lower cortisol means the body can actually enter recovery. Without Rhodiola, Reishi is working against an active stress state.
Reishi → Brahmi
Deeper recovery reduces neural inflammation. Brahmi's cognitive support works more effectively on a rested, less inflamed nervous system.
Brahmi → Rhodiola
Clearer attention reduces cognitive overload, one of the primary triggers for cortisol release. The cycle reinforces itself.
Three ingredients creating one integrated response. Not three separate effects happening in parallel. One system supporting itself.
The Practice Science
Why herbs alone aren't enough.
Adaptogens lower cortisol and create space in the nervous system. But space without direction just gets filled by old patterns. The daily practices teach your system what to do with the room the herbs create. Four layers, each with a distinct function.
The Compounding Effect
What changes. And when.
Stillness is designed to compound. The herbs build a biological foundation over weeks. The practices create neurological pathways that strengthen with repetition. Here's what subscribers typically report.
Days 1–5
The herbs begin working
Rhodiola's adaptogenic effects start within 3–5 days. Subtle. You might notice slightly more even energy or less afternoon crash. The practices feel unfamiliar. This is normal.
Week 2
Sleep changes first
Reishi's effects on sleep architecture typically emerge here. Deeper sleep, less negotiation at bedtime. The practices start to feel less like a task and more like a pause you look forward to.
Week 3
The pause appears
This is when 73% of subscribers report noticing a gap between stimulus and reaction. A conversation that would have spiralled didn't. A morning that felt lighter. The herbs and practices are working together now.
Week 4
Others notice
Brahmi's cognitive effects reach full expression at 4–6 weeks. Attention is clearer, focus is steadier. People around you start commenting, often before you fully recognise the shift yourself.
Month 2+
The new default
The practices have created new neural pathways. The herbs have rebalanced your baseline. What felt like effort in week one now feels automatic. This is the compounding effect. Not dramatic improvement, but a quiet shift in your default state.
Manufacturing
Made in the UK. Nothing hidden.
We manufacture Stillness in a GMP-certified facility in the UK. Every ingredient is disclosed, every dosage published, and the formula is built on researched compounds, not marketing trends.
GMP Certified
Manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice standards in the United Kingdom.
Researched Dosages
Every herb dosed at levels supported by published clinical research. No fairy-dusting, no underdosing.
Full-Spectrum Extracts
Whole plant extracts that preserve the complete profile of active compounds, not isolated synthetics.
No Proprietary Blends
Every ingredient and dosage disclosed on the label. Nothing hidden behind marketing language.
No Fillers
No magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, or unnecessary excipients. Just the herbs and the capsule.
Vegan Capsules
HPMC plant-based capsules. No gelatin, no animal derivatives anywhere in the formula.
Full Label
Complete ingredient disclosure
Two capsules daily. This is exactly what's inside each serving.
| Ingredient | Daily Dose | Extract Type | Standardisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodiola Rhodiola rosea · Emperor |
790mg | Root extract | 3% rosavins, 1% salidroside |
| Reishi Ganoderma lucidum · Minister |
390mg | Dual extract (water + ethanol) | 30% polysaccharides, 2% triterpenes |
| Brahmi Bacopa monnieri · Assistant |
130mg | Whole plant extract | 50% bacosides |
| Capsule HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) |
— | Plant-based | Vegan, no gelatin |
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