Romanian psychologist Corneliu E. Giurgea coined the term nootropic in 1972. The term comes from the Greek words noos, or “mind”, and tropein, “forward.” Nootropics are used for cognitive enhancement, meaning they have the ability to improve cognitive functions including memory, attention, creativity and intelligence in healthy individuals. To qualify as a nootropic, a substance should:
1. Enhance learning and memory.
2. Assist in preventing disruptions in learned behaviors or memory.
3. Protect the brain against physical or chemical injuries.
4. Increase the effectiveness of the cerebral cortex control activity. The cerebral cortex plays a large roll in consciousness, including memory, perception, awareness, and language.
5. Have less side effects than other psychotropic substances (or none) and very low toxicity.

Herbal supplements have been used in Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Ayurvedic medicine originated in India over 3,000 years ago and is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. Although Ayurvedic medicine isn’t usually studied in Western medicine, Eastern medicine acknowledges its use for many medical conditions. Ayurvedic medicine can include botanical supplementation, special diets, and massage. Traditional Chinese Medicine encourages a holistic approach that incorporates mind and body practices including Tai chi, acupuncture, and herbal supplementation. Staterra promotes natural healing by offering quality botanical extracts to our customers. Our herbal extracts are 100% organic, GMO free, and free from pesticides, heavy metals, fertilizer, and other contaminants.

Absolutely! Email our team at [email protected] or call us at 971-266-0949 for pricing on bulk orders. We are available over the phone from 12pm-7pm Monday through Friday or 12pm to 5pm Saturdays and we usually reply to emails within 48 hours.

At Staterra we see customization as an opportunity to get our customers exactly what they want. Contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 971-266-0949 to talk to our team about a custom formula to suit your needs.

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We do what we can here at Staterra to think sustainably. We use 100% recycled mailing envelopes and biodegradable plastic bags. Although some of our products are imported from overseas, we also source many products locally and offer products in our store that are handmade by local Portland vendors. Our herbal extracts are 100% organic, GMO free, and free from pesticides, heavy metals, fertilizer, and other contaminants. We also use vegan capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We are constantly working to improve our packaging and process to stay eco-friendly. We appreciate any customer feedback or requests on this matter.

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