"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 functional 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 one of the better-studied adaptogens. Research suggests it works with the stress response rather than suppressing it. It doesn't calm you by slowing you down. It has been studied for its action on the HPA axis, and is associated with more efficient energy use under pressure, producing steadier output, with less of the jagged cortisol cascade behind that tired-but-wired feeling.
HPA Axis Modulation
Supports steadier cortisol regulation under sustained demand, rather than the sharp spikes and sustained elevation associated with feeling wired and reactive.
Salidroside Activity
The primary active compound has been studied for its role in mitochondrial energy production and cellular stress resistance, without stimulating the CNS.
Serotonin & Dopamine
Studied for effects on neurotransmitter balance linked to mood and focus.
Anti-Fatigue
Studied for reductions 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 has been studied for its effects on the immune and stress-response systems. It doesn't sedate. Research suggests it may support the body's shift from sympathetic (fight/flight) toward parasympathetic (rest/restore) states, which is associated with deeper sleep, calmer recovery, and less stress-related inflammation.
GABAergic Support
Triterpenoid compounds have been studied for activity at GABA receptors, associated with calm without sedation.
Sleep Architecture
Studied for effects on non-REM deep sleep, the phase associated with physical and neurological repair.
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 has been studied for supporting the quality of attention, not by stimulating it but by reducing the mental noise that fragments it. Focus has more room when there's less competing for it.
Bacoside Activity
Active bacosides have been studied for effects on synaptic communication and neuronal signalling, linked to sustained, clear attention.
Acetylcholine Support
Studied for effects on acetylcholinesterase activity, linked to the neurotransmitter involved in learning, memory, and attention.
Calm Without Sedation
Studied for a calming effect via serotonergic pathways. Calm and alert, together.
Antioxidant Support
Antioxidant properties have been studied in relation to oxidative stress. Especially relevant for anyone whose 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
Steadies the stress response
Reishi
Deepens recovery
Brahmi
Clarifies attention
Rhodiola → Reishi
A steadier stress response means the body can actually enter recovery. Without Rhodiola, Reishi is working against an active stress state.
Reishi → Brahmi
Deeper recovery is associated with less neural inflammation. Brahmi's cognitive support works better on a rested system.
Brahmi → Rhodiola
Clearer attention reduces cognitive overload, one of the main drivers of a heightened stress response. 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 support how the body regulates stress, creating a little more room. 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 settle in
Adaptogens work by accumulation, so there is little to feel in the first days. The practices feel unfamiliar too. This is normal. The work is slow by design.
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 support builds slowly and usually becomes noticeable later, around 8 to 12 weeks. By now attention may feel a little clearer and steadier, and people around you sometimes notice before you do.
Month 2+
The new default
The practices are building new neural pathways. The herbs are helping rebalance 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
Each herb is dosed for its role in the formula, the emperor leading, the minister and assistant supporting. Nothing is fairy-dusted into a token sprinkle.
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 |
A note on the research: these studies are on the individual herbs, not on the Stillness blend as a whole. No one can run trials on their exact formula. What we can show is the evidence behind each botanical and the traditional emperor, minister, assistant method we use to combine them. Stillness is supportive, not curative, and individual results vary.
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