OTCFood translates traditional food-as-medicine ideas into English-language functional nutrition: adaptogens, targeted diets, and ingredient comparisons. We write “supports” and “may help,” never “cures.”
Sleep, stress, focus, gut, and immune topics mapped to high-intent searches.
Adaptogens, herbs, and Eastern botanicals explained with mechanisms — not miracle claims.
A vs B pages and how-to-choose explainers for readers close to a purchase decision.
Tonics, teas, and simple kitchen applications that keep people on the page.
Compare a cup, a form, or a label before you read the guide. Open the food and supplement tools.
Start with a problem, then the botanicals, then the caveats.
What is melatonin and how does it work? Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of your circadian…
What’s the Bottom Line? What do we know about the usefulness of complementary approaches for sleep disorders? Relaxation techniques are sometimes included in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia…
Common Names acai (pronounced AH-sigh-EE), acai berry, acai palm Latin Names Euterpe oleracea, Euterpe badiocarpa Background The acai palm tree, native to tropical Central and South America and…
Common Names aloe Latin Names Aloe vera, Aloe africana, Aloe arborescens, Aloe barbadensis Background Aloe is a cactus-like plant that grows in hot, dry climates. It is grown…
Common Names hawthorn, hawthorne, harthorne, English hawthorn, Mexican hawthorn, raiz de tejocote, tejocote, shanzha, WS 1442 Latin Names Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus mexicana, Crataegus pinnatifida, (synonym, Crataegus oxycantha, ),…
Common Names bromelain, pineapple enzyme Latin Names (pineapple plant), Ananas comosus Background Bromelain is a group of enzymes that break down proteins. These enzymes are found in the…
Content is for education only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Talk with a qualified clinician before changing your diet, sleep routine, or supplement plan — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.