Curated by Dr. Starsiak
A comprehensive, physician-curated collection — the Banyan Botanicals Ayurvedic range organized by health goal, alongside vetted functional-medicine supplements and the home equipment Dr. Starsiak recommends. Every item chosen for quality, evidence, and alignment with how the body actually heals.
Two ways to buy, disclosed plainly: professional-grade brands ship from Dr. Starsiak's Fullscript dispensary — practitioner-only lines at patient pricing, free account — and everything else from his Amazon Storefront. Both support the clinic at no extra cost to you; as an Amazon Associate, Dr. Starsiak earns from qualifying purchases, and the price you pay is unchanged either way. You're also free to buy anywhere — check third-party testing and match the studied dose.
A list this long is only useful if you already know what you're looking for. If you don't, start here instead — these are the step-by-step guides I write for my own patients, with the handful of products that actually matter linked where they come up.
Getting started with strength training →
Four movements, fifteen minutes twice a week, at any age. What to buy, what to skip.
Lowering your blood pressure without a prescription →
What actually works, how many points each step is worth, and how to do it safely alongside your medication.
Lowering your cholesterol without a prescription →
Why ApoB beats LDL, what works, what doesn't — and the one popular herb that made cholesterol worse in a trial.
Lowering your blood sugar naturally →
Why muscle is the answer, the exercise you can do sitting at a desk, and which herbs have real A1c data.
Improving your gut health from the root →
Why fiber and fermented foods beat any probiotic pill, what actually helps IBS and reflux, and the red flags that mean you need a scope, not a supplement.
Sleep that actually restores you →
Why alcohol, THC, and sleeping pills degrade sleep quality, when melatonin helps, and the herbs that support sleep without wrecking its architecture.
Brimhana — the Ayurvedic medicine of building →
The framework behind ashwagandha, shatavari, vidari kanda and shilajit — and who it's genuinely wrong for.
Dinacharya — the Ayurvedic daily routine →
Tongue scraping, oil pulling, neti, abhyanga, meal timing and sleep rhythm — what each is, the evidence, and how to start without overhauling your life.
Decreasing body pain from every angle →
Joint and muscle pain treated at its drivers — herbs, red light, massage tools, decompression, castor oil, steam, and the movement work that makes it stick.
Women's health, season by season →
Cycle, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, desire, and energy — the botanicals worth knowing for each, with honest evidence and the pregnancy cautions that matter.
Snehana — the medicine of oil →
Ghee, the classical oil pharmacy matched to the job, and the therapies from daily abhyanga to kati basti and shirodhara.
Men's sexual health — the five levers →
Strength, stress, mood, erectile function, and ejaculatory control — honest evidence for each, with the prescription options acknowledged plainly.
Clearing acne, in the right order →
An interactive planner — answer three questions and get your next step, from diet and cleansing through the salicylic-acid/retinoid ladder to when it's time for a prescription.
The right herb depends on your constitution, your health history, and what else you're taking. Skip the guesswork — bring this list to a visit.
Or start with the group experience: the Fall 2026 Seasonal Reset — a physician-guided Ayurvedic cleanse, limited to 15 people.
Practitioner-only brands — the same lines Dr. Starsiak prescribes in clinic — at patient pricing, shipped through his online dispensary. The account is free and takes a minute, and you don't need to be a patient to use it. Existing patients also receive their exact protocols there.
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Twelve things, in the order he actually recommends them. Each earns its rank on evidence, mechanism, safety, and what patients come back and report — the honest case for each is one sentence long, including the caution. Everything else on this page is the full catalog; if you only act on one section, act on this one. Where the dispensary stocks a professional-grade version, that button comes first; devices and a few classical herbs are Amazon-only. As with the whole apothecary: these links support the clinic, and you're free to buy anywhere — check third-party testing and match the studied dose.
The starting adaptogen, by constitution. Ashwagandha for men — stress resilience, sleep, and strength, with multiple randomized trials behind it (300–600 mg root extract daily). Shatavari as the women's counterpart — the classical female rasayana for hormonal balance and vitality, with centuries of traditional use and early human data. Caution: ashwagandha can interact with thyroid medication; skip both in pregnancy unless we've talked.
DispensaryAshwagandha (Amazon)Shatavari (Amazon)Mineral-rich mountain resin used as a vitality base; small trials suggest energy and testosterone support in men (250–500 mg purified, daily). Quality is everything here — purified, third-party-tested products only; cheap or raw shilajit risks heavy-metal contamination.
DispensaryAmazonAyurveda's most-used formula — three fruits for gentle nightly regularity and digestive tone (500–1,000 mg before bed). Start low: it loosens stools by design.
DispensaryAmazonOne of the best-evidenced botanicals in existence for mood — multiple randomized trials at 28–30 mg/day. It is support, not a swap: never stop or replace an antidepressant without a plan we've made together.
DispensaryAmazonRed and near-infrared light for skin, joints, and recovery — honestly specified, and the panel Dr. Starsiak points first-time users to. The benefit is dose-and-consistency dependent: a modest panel used daily beats a powerful one in a closet.
See Current PriceThe most-studied supplement in existence — strength, recovery, and growing cognitive data (3–5 g daily, taken any time). Drink water; if you have kidney disease, talk to Dr. Starsiak before starting.
DispensaryAmazonThe classical anabolic and muscle-building tonic — Ayurveda's nourishing counterpart to ashwagandha, long used to build lean tissue and recover from depletion, with animal and mechanistic research supporting its nutritive, tissue-building actions. Pair it with the training and protein that actually drive growth. Caution: high doses can transiently raise liver enzymes, so keep to sensible amounts. (The dispensary doesn't stock vidari — this one is Amazon-only.)
See Current PriceGentle calm and easier sleep onset, with small clinical trials behind it (300–600 mg). It can stack sedation with other calming agents — add one thing at a time.
DispensaryAmazonSouth African botanical with small trials for mood and stress reactivity. It is serotonergic: do not combine with SSRIs or similar medications — this one genuinely matters.
DispensaryAmazonOne of the best-evidenced botanicals for metabolic health — human trials and meta-analyses show meaningful improvements in blood sugar and lipids, sometimes compared to early-line medication (typically 500 mg, two to three times daily with meals). Caution: it has real drug interactions and can cause GI upset — clear it with Dr. Starsiak if you take other medications, and skip it in pregnancy.
DispensaryAmazonSmall human trials suggest cognitive support; lab studies show nerve-growth-factor stimulation (1–3 g daily). Skip it if you have a mushroom allergy.
DispensaryAmazonRegular, deliberate sweating for recovery and conditioning — the SereneLife steam tent makes it a habit rather than a project. Hydrate well, and clear it with Dr. Starsiak first if you are pregnant or have heart disease.
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The Full Apothecary
This is the clinic's working formulary — the same list Dr. Starsiak prescribes from: the complete Banyan Botanicals catalog and the full Double Wood supplement line, listed so patients can find the exact product discussed at a visit; the search box above will take you straight there. Featured picks carry Dr. Starsiak's notes. If you're browsing for the first time, start with the guides and the Twelve above. Every link goes to Amazon.
A note before you begin: herbs and supplements act on real physiology. If you're pregnant, nursing, managing a medical condition, or taking medications, review your regimen with Dr. Starsiak before starting anything new. Capsule materials vary by product — this list is curated vegetarian — algae omega-3s instead of fish oil, no collagen or organ products — but always confirm capsule material on the listing if you are strict.
Multiple randomized trials support mood and emotional balance, with emerging sleep evidence. Used medicinally for millennia.
South African botanical studied for mood and stress resilience. Not for use with serotonergic (SSRI) medications.
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Clinical trials support gradual gains in memory and processing with 8–12 weeks of use. The archetypal Ayurvedic mind rejuvenative.
Small trials suggest cognitive support; lab studies show nerve-growth-factor stimulation. An East Asian tonic mushroom.
Banyan's flagship cognitive formula — brahmi, bacopa, and supportive herbs blended for focus and concentration.
Studied for calm focus, circulation, and connective tissue. A revered brain tonic in Ayurvedic and Chinese traditions alike.
Classical herb for study, memory, and mental calm — traditionally taken by students and scholars.
Natural source of L-DOPA, studied for mood, motivation, and movement. Traditionally a nervine and vitality tonic.
Traditionally 'the ruler of the hair' and a calming herb for the mind — used for rest, hair, and liver support.
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Banyan's sleep formula — calming, grounding herbs traditionally used for falling asleep and staying asleep.
The classical 'ten roots' for grounding vata — settles the nervous system for rest.
Clinical studies support reduced restlessness and easier sleep onset. A European calming staple since the Middle Ages.
Best-absorbed, gentlest magnesium — muscle relaxation, nervous-system balance, deeper sleep.
Green-tea amino acid shown to promote calm, alert focus and smoother sleep onset without sedation.
Evening amber lenses support the natural melatonin rise — a simple circadian lever that pairs with the clinic's light-therapy focus.
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The best-studied adaptogen — trials support lower perceived stress and cortisol and better sleep. Ayurveda's premier strength-builder.
Banyan's daily formula for resilience under pressure — adaptogens blended to steady energy and mood.
For the racing, anxious mind — calming herbs traditionally used to quiet mental chatter without dulling.
For the depleted, wired-but-tired state — rebuilds steady, sustainable energy.
Randomized trials support reduced stress and improved well-being. Revered in India as 'the incomparable one.'
Arctic-root adaptogen with good trial evidence for stress-related fatigue and mental stamina.
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The classical amla-based rejuvenative jam — a daily spoonful for immunity, energy, and vitality.
Purified mineral pitch — small trials support energy and testosterone support. A classical rasayana for strength.
Deeply nourishing tonic for strength, healthy tissue, and reproductive vitality in both men and women.
Andean root with randomized trials supporting energy and libido in men and women. Choose gelatinized for digestibility.
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Traditional tonic for male vitality and urinary health; studies suggest libido and well-being support.
A hormone precursor that declines with age. A true hormone — best used with physician guidance and lab monitoring.
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Ayurveda's principal women's tonic — from menarche through menopause. Early research supports hormonal comfort.
Banyan's menopause formula — cooling, steadying herbs for the change of seasons.
Classical herb for menstrual comfort and digestion — a gentle mover of stagnation.
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Supports mitochondrial energy in egg and sperm cells — common in evidence-informed fertility protocols.
Plant-source DHA foundational in preconception and pregnancy — the vegetarian answer to fish oil.
Ayurveda's most-used formula — three fruits for digestion, regularity, and gentle daily detoxification.
The universal digestive — extensively studied for nausea, motion comfort, and digestive fire.
Banyan's formula for irregular, gassy, unpredictable digestion — warming and settling.
'Three pungents' — ginger, black pepper, pippali — to kindle weak digestive fire and metabolism.
Classical churna for gas and bloating — warming spices that settle vata digestion at meals.
The classical answer to hyperacidity — cooling herbs for heartburn-prone, pitta-type digestion.
For hot, acidic, intense digestion — cooling herbs that soothe without suppressing.
For slow, heavy digestion — invigorating spices that lighten and enliven the gut.
Traditional seed for digestion, healthy blood sugar, and lactation support — with growing modern study behind all three.
Soothing, sweet, demulcent — traditionally for the gut lining, throat, and adrenal support.
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice soothes stomach and esophageal lining, with the blood-pressure-active fraction removed.
Hardy spore-forming strains that survive stomach acid — studied for gut balance and immune support.
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Precursor to glutathione, the master antioxidant — well studied for liver, respiratory, and cellular defense.
Bhumyamalaki, kutki, and companions — classical bitters for healthy liver function and flow.
Ayurveda's premier lymph-mover — traditionally for clear skin and clean blood.
Banyan's formula for clear skin and clean blood — bitter, cooling alteratives in the classical style.
A gentle daily formula for clearing ama — metabolic residue — through the body's natural channels.
'The one that renews' — traditionally for healthy fluid balance, kidneys, and swelling-prone tissues.
Intensely bitter and cleansing — classical support for skin, blood, and healthy immune response.
A powerful Himalayan bitter for liver and pitta — small herb, serious tradition.
Banyan's structured at-home cleanse kit in the panchakarma spirit — seasonal reset, properly supported.
Flavonoid studied for immune balance, histamine modulation, and cellular housekeeping.
The classical warm compress for abdominal comfort and lymphatic flow — simple and deeply settling.
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Banyan's daily immune formula — strengthening herbs for the long game, not just acute support.
'Amrit' — the nectar of immortality — one of Ayurveda's most prized immune and vitality herbs.
The richest classical source of natural vitamin C — rejuvenative for immunity, digestion, and tissues.
The classical respiratory churna — traditionally taken with honey for seasonal throat and chest comfort.
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Banyan's formula for comfortable, mobile joints — classical herbs for lubrication and ease.
Turmeric's active fraction with well-replicated evidence for joint comfort; piperine multiplies absorption.
The classical formula for joints and deep vata — stiffness, ache, and mobility.
Classical guggulu for hot, inflamed joints and skin — pitta's answer to joint discomfort.
Frankincense resin with solid clinical evidence for joint comfort and mobility.
The golden standard — centuries of culinary-medicinal use, now among the most studied herbs on earth.
The classical massage oil for joints and muscles — dozens of herbs in a sesame base, warmed and applied where it aches.
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Ayurveda's premier heart herb — bark used for cardiac strength for over two millennia, with growing modern study.
Arjuna and companions in Banyan's formula for cardiovascular strength and emotional heart alike.
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Plant alkaloid with strong trial evidence for healthy blood sugar and lipid metabolism.
Banyan's formula for healthy blood sugar — classical bitters supporting metabolic balance.
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NAD+ precursor studied for cellular energy and healthy-aging markers. Young but active research; quality varies — choose carefully.
The best-studied oral NAD+ precursor — human trials confirm it reliably raises NAD+ levels.
Flavonoid highlighted in senolytic ('cellular cleanup') research — found naturally in strawberries.
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Banyan's formula for strong, full hair — bhringaraj, amalaki, and companions feeding hair from the root.
The classical scalp and hair oil — used for lustrous hair and a settled mind before sleep.
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Most adults run low; D3 supports bone, mood, and immunity while K2 directs calcium to bone. Vegan (lichen) D3 available.
Plant-source DHA foundational in preconception and pregnancy — the vegetarian answer to fish oil.
Best-absorbed, gentlest magnesium — muscle relaxation, nervous-system balance, deeper sleep.
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The two-second morning ritual for oral freshness and digestive readiness.
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Herbed nasal oil for clear breathing and a calm, clear head — part of the classical daily routine.
Warm, strength-building massage oil for daily abhyanga — muscles nourished, nerves calmed, through the skin.
Banyan's tridoshic abhyanga oil — the easiest way to begin a daily self-massage practice.
'Strength' oil — the classical base for building tissue and steadying vata through massage.
Cooling herbed oil for the head — traditionally for a busy mind, applied to scalp before rest.
The workhorse of Ayurvedic body care — warming, penetrating, and the base of most classical oils.
Saline nasal rinsing with good evidence for sinus comfort — pairs naturally with nasya oil.
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The everyday Ayurvedic digestive tea — gentle enough for daily sipping, effective enough to matter.
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Equipment · Red Light Therapy
Dr. Starsiak uses medical-grade laser photobiomodulation in clinic. For consistent home use between visits, quality LED panels deliver the two best-studied wavelengths — 660nm red and 850nm near-infrared — at a fraction of clinical cost.
A well-built, honestly specified starter panel for face, joints, or targeted areas — the panel Dr. Starsiak suggests most for first-time users.
View on AmazonHigher-powered LEDs and greater coverage for back, hips, or full-torso sessions — the step up for regular users.
View on AmazonA respected value brand delivering clinical-grade irradiance and multiple wavelengths at an accessible price.
View on AmazonEquipment · Vibration & Movement
Gentle oscillating vibration supports circulation, lymphatic flow, balance, and muscle activation — particularly valuable for patients who can't yet tolerate vigorous exercise.
The most popular home vibration plate for good reason: 99 speeds, quiet operation, included bands, durable build.
View on AmazonThree motor types and multiple movement patterns for recovery, balance, and strength work in one platform.
View on AmazonThe Waver's smaller sibling — light enough to slide under a desk, with the same core benefits.
View on AmazonEquipment · Steam & Detox
Steam therapy (swedana) is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic detoxification — softening tissues, opening circulation, and supporting elimination. A home steam tent makes the practice affordable and consistent.
Full-height tent with an extra-large 4L steamer, folding chair, and 9 heat levels — the setup Dr. Starsiak points patients to for regular home swedana.
View on AmazonA simpler one-person tent with timer — smaller footprint for apartments or occasional use.
View on AmazonThe same steam system in a larger tent with two chairs — for households building the habit together.
View on AmazonThe Lounge, At Home
Everything in the Recovery Lounge has a home-scale counterpart — use our setup, build your own, or both. Recovery Lounge members receive the full sequence guide (abhyanga, herbal steam, timing) at orientation. Equipment below is chosen for materials as much as function: heat-and-breathe plastics off-gas, so we favor tested, PVC-conscious designs.
Designed by a physician and third-party lab tested for VOC emissions — rare in this category. Head-out design, 1000W steamer, chair and mats included.
View on AmazonMaterials tested free of BPA, phthalates, formaldehyde, and VOCs; an optional red-light combo version brings two lounge modalities into one corner of your home.
View on AmazonDashamula simmered into the steam water, warm oil massage before you step in — the swedana sequence as it's meant to be done. Pair with any massage oil from the Oils & Rituals category above.
View on AmazonA note from the clinic: These are general wellness recommendations, not personalized medical advice. What's right for you depends on your health, medications, and goals — patients should feel free to ask Dr. Starsiak about any of these at their next visit. As an Amazon Associate, Dr. Starsiak earns from qualifying purchases; product availability and pricing are set by Amazon and its sellers.
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