Herbal Set – Valerian, Ashwagandha & Skullcap, 3 × 50 ml 3 × 50 ml • agroecological root and leaf extracts • vegetable glycerine base • alcohol-free • vegan • food supplement
Two root extracts and a skullcap leaf extract. Valerian and ashwagandha use the root; skullcap uses the leaf. Each alcohol-free, plant-based glycerite comes in its own 50 ml dropper bottle.
Save compared with buying the same three bottles individually. This selection follows Botanicals For Life’s recommended combination.
- three separate 50 ml bottles, 150 ml in total
- plant-based ingredients, suitable for vegans
- no alcohol in the finished products
- follow each bottle’s individual directions
Ashwagandha is not recommended for people with thyroid or autoimmune conditions, or before planned surgery. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you take medicines, particularly sedatives or medicines for thyroid conditions, blood pressure or diabetes. It may cause drowsiness; do not drive or operate machinery if affected.
Food supplement.
Why it’s Pravé Bio
We have known Graham Botfield and Ben Shouler since 2018. We met at a trade fair in London and became some of their earliest customers, when Living Planet Distribution was still a young business. Our work with them now spans Planet Paleo, Botanicals For Life, Living Nutrition and Mushrooms For Life. Over the years, that working relationship has also become a friendship.
Botanicals For Life filled a gap in our range: alcohol-free herbal extracts with traceable ingredients and a taste we enjoy. We value the attention Graham and Ben give to growing methods, extraction and independent certification for the products that carry it.
- Organic and agroecological ingredients: how a herb is grown matters to us as much as its identity. We distinguish certified organic ingredients from agroecologically grown herbs and specify the status of each product.
- Declared extract ratios and amounts: the glycerites in this range specify a 1:1 ratio and the quantity of extract in 1 ml. A ratio describes concentration; it is not proof of quality on its own. We also consider the starting material, plant part and processing method.
- Taste and value, from our own experience: vegetable glycerine gives the drops a gently sweet taste. The blends with acerola have been particularly popular with our customers. We believe the quality offered at this price is a strong reason to choose the brand.
Over the past two years, our partnership has developed into exclusive import and distribution of these brands across Europe. From our warehouse in Otrokovice, Czech Republic, we also supply retailers in other European countries. Following Brexit, we provide a European distribution base for brands whose founders we know personally and have worked with for years.
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What’s in the bundle
Two root extracts and a skullcap leaf extract. Valerian and ashwagandha use the root; skullcap uses the leaf. Each alcohol-free, plant-based glycerite comes in its own 50 ml dropper bottle.
- Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera) – Agroecological Herbal Glycerite – 50 ml.
- Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) – Agroecological Herbal Glycerite – 50 ml.
- Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) – Agroecological Herbal Glycerite – 50 ml.
Why This Evening Selection?
Deep Rest is the maker’s three-herb selection for winding down in the evening. Valerian has a history in European herbal practice, while ashwagandha comes from the Ayurvedic tradition. Skullcap adds a leaf extract to the two root extracts. All three remain separate products with individual ingredients and directions.
Who Is It For?
Adults choosing herbs for the evening who want Botanicals For Life’s original three-product selection. If you take sedatives or sleeping medicines, ask a doctor or pharmacist about suitability first.
Better value as a bundle
Save on the same three bottles bought individually. You receive the full-size products with their original labels, ingredients and directions.
Growing methods and organic certification
The herbs in this bundle are agroecologically grown. This designation is not organic certification. Asterisks in the ingredient lists refer only to the specified certified ingredients.
Independent organic certification: what is checked?
Organic certification puts an independent control body between a producer’s promise and the label on the bottle. Checks cover supplier records, ingredient traceability, processing and the separation of organic and non-organic goods. This accountable supply chain is a substantial reason we value certified ingredients.
Certified UK businesses are inspected at least annually, with additional and unannounced visits also possible. Inspectors may take samples for accredited laboratory analysis. Suspected prohibited substances trigger an investigation; depending on the findings, action can include suspending organic sales, removing organic labelling or requiring a recall. Certification is therefore an ongoing obligation, rather than a one-off badge.
Agroecological does not mean certified organic
Agroecology applies ecological principles to farming: crop diversity, nutrient recycling and the relationships between soil, plants and their surroundings. The term describes an approach to cultivation, not an organic product certificate. We identify the documented status of each bottle separately.
Three details to look for on a herbal extract
- Ingredient asterisks: an organic mark beside glycerine applies to that ingredient. It does not establish that every herb in the formula is organic.
- Extract information: organic certification and a 1:1 extract ratio answer different questions. To compare preparations, also check the botanical species, plant part and quantity per dose.
- Batch analysis: a laboratory report identifies the sample and substances tested. Certification provides ongoing oversight, but is not a substitute for a particular batch report or a basis for claiming absolute purity.
Further reading: UK organic inspections and testing, Soil Association inspection guidance and FAO’s principles of agroecology.
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Ingredients
| Product (50 ml) | Plant part | Declared amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valerian | root – Valeriana officinalis | 1,000 mg of 1:1 extract in 1 ml |
| Ashwagandha | root – Withania somnifera | 1,000 mg of 1:1 extract in 1 ml |
| American skullcap | leaf – Scutellaria lateriflora | 1,000 mg of 1:1 extract in 1 ml |
The amounts above relate to the stated quantity of each product, not to a combined daily dose for the bundle. For the glycerites, 1 ml is approximately 20 drops.
Valerian
Coconut-derived vegetable glycerine*, purified water, valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root extract.
Ashwagandha
Coconut-derived vegetable glycerine*, purified water, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract.
American skullcap
Coconut-derived vegetable glycerine, purified water, skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) leaf extract.
*Certified organic ingredients.
How to Use
Follow the label on each individual bottle. Keep to its recommended daily dose and directions; an amount in the ingredients table does not establish how often to take it. There is no single combined dose for this bundle.
Keep each dropper with its original bottle. Check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking the extracts with medicines or other herbal products.
Warnings
- Food supplement. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose on each product’s label. Keep out of reach of children.
- This bundle is not suitable for children or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Ashwagandha is not recommended for people with thyroid or autoimmune conditions, or before planned surgery. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you take medicines, particularly sedatives or medicines for thyroid conditions, blood pressure or diabetes. It may cause drowsiness; do not drive or operate machinery if affected.
- Do not take a product if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Stop use if you experience an adverse reaction.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Close the bottles securely after use. Check each label for any specific instructions after opening.
Botanicals For Life: the herbs, the origins and the people
Herbal extracts from the Living Planet teamBotanicals For Life was founded by naturopath Ben Shouler. It belongs to Living Planet Distribution, the business he established with Graham Botfield in 2016. Both founders are qualified nutritional therapists. Their work also spans Planet Paleo, Living Nutrition and Mushrooms For Life, each with its own ingredients and approach to processing natural materials.
Quality starts with the crop
Botanicals For Life selects herbs by their origin and how they are grown. The range uses certified organic ingredients alongside herbs from agroecological farms. These are distinct designations: we identify the certified ingredients and the agroecologically grown herbs in each product. That attention to the raw material, before extraction even begins, is one reason we value the brand.
Glycerine drops without the alcohol
The finished glycerites use coconut-derived vegetable glycerine and purified water. They are alcohol-free, with a gently sweet taste from the glycerine. In our experience, this appeals to customers who dislike the taste of conventional herbal tinctures. Oregano oil is a different preparation: steam-distilled leaf oil diluted in extra virgin olive oil.
Reading an extract ratio
The glycerites in these bundles state a 1:1 ratio and the quantity of extract in 1 ml. The ratio is only part of the picture. The plant part and starting material matter too: a root, leaf or juice extract is not interchangeable. Each bottle’s description therefore specifies the botanical name, plant part and declared amount.
The range includes single-herb extracts and herbal blends. Blends with acerola have been particularly popular with our customers. We chose Botanicals For Life for its ingredient sourcing, alcohol-free format and the value it offers at this level of quality. Packaging gives details of the herbs’ origins, processing and use; each bottle has its own ingredients and directions.
Nutritional therapy expertise
Ben Shouler and Graham Botfield are qualified nutritional therapists. Their team works across ingredient sourcing, formulation and retailer education. Read the founders’ profiles below for details of their training, teaching experience and dedicated product development facilities.
Made in the UK
The liquid extracts and oils are made in the UK. We consider plant provenance separately: the country of manufacture is not necessarily where the herb was grown. Botanical species and plant parts matter, because roots, leaves and juice are different starting materials.
Organic and agroecological crops
Independent organic certification checks provenance, traceability and processing. Certified UK operators are inspected at least annually. Asterisks in the ingredients identify certified ingredients. Agroecological farming alone does not establish organic certification.
Alcohol-free finished products
Glycerites contain vegetable glycerine and purified water. Their sweet taste appeals to customers who dislike alcohol-based tinctures. Oregano oil has a different carrier: extra virgin olive oil. Read each bottle’s directions for dosage and dilution.
Specified extract details
Compare the botanical species, plant part and extract quantity per equal volume, such as 1 ml, then check the recommended daily dose. A 1:1 ratio is not the percentage of an active constituent and cannot, by itself, establish the relative strength of different herbal products.
European distribution from Otrokovice
Pravé Bio handles exclusive import and European distribution of these LPD brands from our warehouse in Otrokovice, Czechia. You buy directly from a distributor familiar with the range, and can contact our team about ingredients and use. Our partnership story appears below.
The people behind the brand — and its journey to you
Graham Botfield and Ben Shouler: the expertise behind the formulations
- Graham: nutritional therapy, teaching and research. He studied at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, later becoming a tutor and lecturer there. As the founder of Living Nutrition, he has a longstanding interest in plant fermentation and traditional herbal use. His work brings a focus on processing methods to the wider portfolio.
- Ben: from professional training to brand development. He trained in nutritional therapy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. He is the founder behind Botanicals For Life and helped develop Planet Paleo. His work spans ingredient sourcing, formulation and bringing finished supplements to market.
- A dedicated development facility. In 2019, they established research and development facilities at Dunsfold Park in Surrey. Living Planet’s work extends from the initial concept and formulation to manufacture and retailer education. For Botanicals For Life, we look at the tangible details: the botanical species, plant part, extract format and clearly stated ingredients.
Jana and Honza: a personal selection, with a European base
- We know the people behind the brands we stock. We met Graham and Ben at a London trade show in 2018 and were among their early customers. Years of working together have also brought friendship. We run family-owned Pravé Bio as Jana Čevelová and Jan Zaoral, and those longstanding relationships inform our brand selection.
- Why we continue to choose Botanicals For Life. We value ingredient provenance, independent certification where products carry it, and thoughtful processing. In our experience with customers, the glycerites’ gently sweet taste and alcohol-free formulation have been particularly welcome. We also look for a price that makes carefully sourced extracts accessible.
- From London to our warehouse in Otrokovice. Over the past two years, our partnership has grown to include exclusive import and European distribution of these LPD brands. Since Brexit, our Czech warehouse has provided a distribution base for customers in other European countries too. Our team is your direct point of contact for questions about ingredients and use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the bundle better value than buying separately?
Yes. The preferential price applies when you buy the three bottles together. These are the same individual products, with their own labels; the saving does not come from a smaller bottle or a different concentration. Compare the bundle with the combined prices of the individual products linked above.
Why have these particular extracts been paired?
The maker selected valerian, ashwagandha and skullcap for its evening Deep Rest bundle. Two root extracts sit alongside one leaf extract. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking them with sedatives or sleeping medicines.
How long will the bottles last?
There are three 50 ml bottles, giving 150 ml in total. Calculate each bottle’s supply from its own labelled daily dose. For example, 50 ml would provide 50 days at 1 ml a day; this illustrates the calculation, rather than prescribing a dose for the bundle. The bottles may run out at different times.
When should I take the drops, and can I add other supplements?
Follow each bottle’s label for timing, dose and any dilution; the bundle does not have one universal schedule. Check other supplements for overlapping herbs before combining them. If you take medicines, ask a pharmacist to review the whole combination, and keep each dropper with its original bottle.
Which species of skullcap is included?
American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), as a leaf extract. This is not Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) root.
Is this bundle suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No. It contains ashwagandha, which should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The bundle is also unsuitable for children.
Do I need to take all three products together?
These are separate food supplements, each with its own label, rather than one premixed product. Selling them as a bundle does not establish a shared dose or make the combination suitable for everyone.
Do the drops contain alcohol?
The finished products are alcohol-free. The liquid base is vegetable glycerine and purified water.
Product specifications and safety information
Additional parameters
| Category: | Bioactive herbal extracts |
|---|---|
| Offers: | Value bundle |
| Manufactured by: | Living Planet Distribution Unit 1 Riverside Bellbrook Business Park Uckfield, TN22 1QQ |
| Country of origin: | Great Britain |
| Vhodné pro: | Gluten free-Vegan-Lactose Free-Soy Free-Sugar Free |
| Size: | 150 ml |
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Botanicals For Life was created in Britain by the team behind the successful brand Mushrooms For Life and is led by experienced naturopath Ben Shouler. The company specialises in premium herbal food supplements – organically or agro-ecologically grown plants are processed using modern extraction methods to ensure high bioavailability of active compounds.
Its mission is to make high-quality natural extracts accessible to a wider audience while at the same time protecting the health of the planet; it therefore focuses on sustainable sourcing, production without synthetic additives and full “Made in UK” manufacturing. Each product supports the vitality, immunity and hormonal balance of modern life, while reflecting the brand’s commitment to transparent quality and ethical business practices.
Renowned herbal supplements thanks to:
- Maximum efficacy – Botanicals For Life uses advanced extraction methods that ensure high bioavailability of active compounds.
- Ecological origin – All herbs come from certified organic farms without pesticides or synthetic fertilisers.
- Transparent production – The products are made in the United Kingdom under strict quality control and full traceability.
- Sustainability – The brand opts for responsible sourcing and eco-friendly packaging to minimise its impact on the planet.
- Expert formulation – All formulas are created by naturopath Ben Shouler and a team of specialists with many years of experience in botanical medicine.
Adaptogenic extracts
Immune support
Women’s hormonal balance
Support for emotional wellbeing
Who is behind the Botanicals For Life brand
The Botanicals For Life brand was founded by naturopath Ben Shouler and nutritional therapist Graham Botfield. In 2016 they jointly established the distribution company Living Planet Distribution to bring innovative, high-quality food supplements to the market. Thanks to their own research, modern extraction technologies and a focus on raw materials from ecological farming, they have built a company that now represents more than ten brands and hundreds of product lines in the field of natural medicine.
Building on the success of their first brand, Mushrooms For Life, focused on medicinal mushrooms, they created Botanicals For Life – a portfolio of organic herbal extracts formulated with the same care and scientific approach. Both brands share a philosophy of sustainable sourcing, maximum efficacy and transparent UK-based production, which has earned them a reputation as a reliable partner for anyone seeking a natural path to vitality.
The mission of Botanicals For Life
The mission of Botanicals For Life is to make premium herbal supplements from ecological farming accessible to the wider public and to connect traditional herbalism with current scientific knowledge. Through state-of-the-art extraction technologies, it maximises the bioavailability of active compounds, while strictly transparent UK production guarantees purity and traceability at every step.
At the same time, the brand is built on sustainable sourcing, eco-friendly packaging and a “zero-waste” mindset, so that care for the health of the planet goes hand in hand with care for human health. The goal is to offer ethical, scientifically informed supplements that support immunity, hormonal balance and overall vitality.
Botanicals For Life within Living Planet Distribution
Botanicals For Life is a premium herbal brand in the portfolio of the British company Living Planet Distribution, which introduced it in 2023 alongside other innovative brands as part of its strategy to offer the highest-quality natural food supplements.
Living Planet Distribution thus acts as a parent distributor and incubator, providing development, manufacturing and global commercial support for Botanicals For Life.
The mission of Living Planet Distribution – under which Botanicals For Life sits together with other brands – is to bring unique, high-quality products to market and provide expert, research-based education.
The company positions itself as an innovator without compromise, with a strong focus on the finest available ingredients, sustainable sourcing and the long-term support of the health of its customers and the planet.
Transparency and education
Each product comes in detailed packaging with information on the origin of the herbs, extraction methods, traditional use and recommended dosage. Via a QR code you can access further details on the energetics of the herbs, contraindications and additional information.
Botanicals For Life is committed to transparency and sustainability – offering products that benefit personal health while also contributing to a healthier planet.
Product ranges of targeted health-supporting formulas
Mind & Mood
Adaptogenic, nootropic and nervine herbs for mental clarity and emotional balance. Includes extracts of ashwagandha, chamomile and valerian root.
Digest & Detox
Diuretic, bitter and hepatoprotective herbs to support digestion and detoxification. Contains extracts of burdock, milk thistle and dandelion.
Male Support
Adaptogenic and anti-inflammatory herbs for men’s vitality with stinging nettle root.
Female Support
Toning and detoxifying herbs for hormonal balance and skin health with chaste tree, red clover and sage.
Ageing & Longevity
Herbs that support cardiovascular health, cognitive function and overall longevity, such as extracts of hawthorn and turmeric.
Immunity
Adaptogenic, immunomodulating and antimicrobial herbs for immune support. Contains extracts of astragalus, echinacea and oregano oil.
Who are the founders of Botanicals For Life
Graham Botfield
Founder Graham Botfield is a nutritional therapist and researcher specialising in the gut microbiome and the traditional use of herbs.
He has worked with leading supplement brands, including New Chapter, whose founder and master herbalist Paul Schulick strongly influenced Graham’s approach to developing nature-inspired supplements. Together with a specialist microbiologist, Graham is continually creating new fermented formulas and studying their benefits.
Alongside fermentation, Graham’s great passion is education. He uses his research as a basis for lectures on the benefits of fermented plants in addressing modern health challenges.
Ben Shouler
Ben Shouler is a British naturopath and the founder of the brands Planet Paleo and Botanicals For Life. Following his own health crisis in early adulthood and the study of natural medicine while travelling across Asia, he discovered the potential of collagen and herbs to support recovery and health.
In 2016 he founded Planet Paleo to fill a gap in the market for clean, grass-fed and MSC-certified collagen, which he combines with traditional herbs and functional nutrients.
Today he creates effective, ethically sourced formulas and, as a lecturer, helps to popularise paleo nutrition, collagen and personalised nutrition, inspiring the community to adopt a more sustainable approach to health.
Botanicals For Life offers a wide range of premium organic herbal extracts and natural food supplements that provide comprehensive support for immunity, vitality and hormonal balance.
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