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Mental Health.

Mood has a strong biological foundation: the brain builds the neurotransmitters that regulate how we feel from specific raw materials, using specific nutrient cofactors — and that chemistry is sensitive to inflammation, blood sugar and stress. Our mental wellbeing collection provides nutritional and herbal support for a healthy mood and a resilient nervous system, as one part of a broader approach that also includes sleep, movement, connection and, where needed, professional care.

How the brain builds mood

Serotonin is made from the amino acid tryptophan (via 5-HTP); dopamine and noradrenaline from tyrosine. Turning those building blocks into neurotransmitters requires cofactors — B6, folate, B12, magnesium and zinc — which is why nutrient shortfalls can quietly flatten mood. Two pearls worth knowing:

  • The inflammation link. When the body is inflamed, signalling molecules (cytokines) divert tryptophan away from serotonin and down the "kynurenine" pathway — one biological reason low mood and inflammation so often travel together, and why omega-3 (especially EPA) and anti-inflammatory support are relevant to mood.
  • Magnesium & the stress axis. Magnesium modulates the NMDA receptor and the stress response, and is one of the most readily depleted minerals under chronic stress. See Magnesium and B Vitamins.

Herbs traditionally used for mood

Saffron and St John's Wort are the most studied; St John's Wort in particular acts on the same monoamine pathways as some medications — which is exactly why it carries significant interactions (see precautions). Adaptogens and L-theanine support calm and resilience under load. See Adrenal & Nervous System Support and Sleep Support.

Frequently asked questions

How does magnesium relate to mood? It's a cofactor in the nervous system and modulates the stress response — and it's commonly depleted by chronic stress.
Why is omega-3 relevant? EPA supports a healthy inflammatory balance, and inflammation directly influences the chemistry of mood.
Are these a replacement for professional care? No. These offer nutritional support and are not a substitute for treatment. If you're experiencing persistent low mood, anxiety or distress, please speak with your doctor or a mental health professional.

Browse our full mood & nervous-system collection below. Always read the label and use only as directed. St John's Wort interacts with many medications (including antidepressants and the contraceptive pill) — do not combine without professional advice. If you are experiencing persistent or severe symptoms, consult your healthcare professional.

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    Herbs Of Gold St John's Wort 3600 60t

    $50.50
    $42.90

    St John’s Wort 3600 contains high-strength St John’s wort, standardised to contain 1.98mg hypericin per tablet. St John’s wort supports healthy mo...

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    Herbs Of Gold Stress Ease 60t

    $54.00
    $45.90

    Supports a healthy stress response in the body Herbs of Gold Stress Ease contains a blend of herbs to support a healthy stress response in the bod...

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    Herbs Of Gold Activated B Complex 60c

    $57.50
    $48.85

    Details Herbs of Gold Activated B Complex contains activated B vitamins, including B2, B6, methylfolate (folate) and mecobalamin (B12), to hel...

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    Herbs Of Gold St John's Wort 3600 30t

    $31.50
    $26.75

    St John’s Wort 3600 contains high-strength St John’s wort, standardised to contain 1.98mg hypericin per tablet. St John’s wort supports healthy mo...

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  • H.blooms De Stress Ultra With Ashwagandha 60c

    $45.70

    Modern lifestyles, day-to-day busyness and stressful intervals can leave us feeling drained. Whether chronically or periodically, living with stre...

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    Herbs Of Gold Children's Calm Care Chewable 60t

    $38.50
    $32.80

    Herbs of Gold Children's Calm Care  is a delicious blackcurrant flavoured chewable tablet that contains Chamomile, a herb traditionally used in We...

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  • Eco Mod Little Essential Oil Trio Calm And Focus 10ml X 3

    $35.00

    CREATE A QUIET SPACEA selection of pure essential oil blends specifically developed to naturally help sleep, relax and stay focused. Turn your eve...

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  • Eco Mod Essential Oil Trio Calm Destr10ml X 3 Pk

    $40.00

    Three of our best-selling pure essential oils in a great value gift-box, the perfect essentials to calm and de-stress. The ECO. Calm & Destres...

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  • Eco Mod Ess Essential Oil Blend Anxiety 10ml

    $26.00

    Combining Sweet Orange, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Frankincense essential oils, ECO Anxiety blend has been developed to reduce nervous tension and ...

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  • Ausganica Org Toothpaste Calming Herbs 130g

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    Maintain healthy teeth and gums with the superb freshening power of Ravensara, the herb revered by indigenous people in Madagascar. Organic rejuve...

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  • Help For Depression And Anxiety By Dr Sandra Cabot

    $19.95

    Depression has recently been quoted in the newspapers as 'the most predicted common ailment of the 21st century". It is still mostly misunderstood...

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  • Nature's Sunshine St. John's Wort With Passionflower 100c

    $67.80

    St John’s wort may help to relieve anxiety, nervous unrest, restlessness, irritability, and sleeplessness. Passionflower is included to support th...

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