How to Use Our Products

A Practical Guide to Working With RAW Forest Foods

Herbalism has its own language, and learning how to use herbs is just as important as understanding their benefits. This collection of guides introduces the specific herbal forms crafted by RAW Forest Foods—including capsules and tablets, extract powders, RAW pollen powders, and tinctures—and explains how each is intended to be used.

Together, these articles offer practical guidance on form, timing, preparation, and everyday use, helping you develop a clear, working understanding of how to use our products and formulas intentionally within your wellness routine.

Integrating RAW Forest Foods into Your Daily Practice

At RAW Forest Foods, we craft each and every one of our products with the utmost of intention so they work in harmony with your body’s innate rhythms. Each product preserves the full spectrum of the plant’s nutrients, phytoandrogens (where present), and adaptogenic compounds.*

Taking the right form, at the right time, and in the right amount helps your body absorb and respond to these herbs effectively. Morning servings can support energy and focus, taking them as a pre-, intra- , and post-workout may promote endurance, and evening use encourages recovery and restoration.*

To our growing global wellness community—and to us—these are not just supplements. They are tools to build a daily practice that fits your life, supporting long-term wellbeing in a way that feels simple, effective, and sustainable.*

Understanding Our Product Forms

Herbs work best when taken consistently, and the right form helps you do that. Capsules, extract and raw pollen powders, tablets, and tinctures exist to fit different preferences and routines.

Yet all forms share the same qualities:

• Consistency and Ease of Use – The most effective form is the one you can take regularly and without strain.
• Ethnobotanical Continuity – Each preparation method respects the nature of the plant and supports its unique properties, including the naturally occurring phytoandrogens in RAW Pine Pollen™.*
• Full-Spectrum Integrity – The complete profile of the plant is maintained in every form.*
• Practicality for Modern Life – Each form is easy to incorporate into daily routines.

How to Use Each Product Type

Here’s a quick overview of what each form offers and how it fits into your routine. Select a category below to view detailed instructions. Each icon links to a full product-specific guide.

Making Your Wellness Practice Work for You

The most effective herbal support aligns naturally into your daily routine. Follow these principles to create a practice you can maintain consistently:

• Make it Enjoyable – Ritual matters. Choose product forms and formulations you genuinely look forward to using, so your routine feels grounding rather than obligatory.
• Keep it Simple – Consistency has more impact than complexity. A few well-chosen habits, practiced regularly, tend to be more effective than elaborate routines that are hard to maintain.
• Let it Fit your Life – These products are meant to support your existing rhythm, not replace it. Your routine should adapt to your days, not the other way around.

Suggestions for Getting the Most Out of Your Products

Follow these steps to maximize effectiveness:

• Optimize Timing and Absorption – For best bioavailability, take most products on an empty stomach. Aim for about two hours after eating and 30 minutes before your next meal.
• Work with your Circadian Rhythm – Adaptogenic and proandrogenic herbs are often best taken in the morning, when the body’s cortisol and androgenic hormone levels naturally peak.*
• Start low and Adjust Slowly – Begin with the lowest suggested dose on the label. Increase gradually as your body adapts and you learn what feels right.
• Make Taste Work for You – Blend powders with juice, honey, or your preferred sweetener. Many extract powders pair well with coffee or tea. Adding tinctures to hot water can help mellow the alcohol flavor.
• Practice Allergen Awareness – If you suspect an allergy—especially to Pine Pollen—do not use the product. Consult a qualified healthcare provider with any concerns.

Explore the Product-Specific Use Guides

For detailed instructions for each product type and form: