Do you abide by the mantra: “A life well traveled is a life well lived”? Getting away from home and your familiar routine can certainly change your perspective in truly transformative ways. There are all the new sights and sounds to take in and endless discoveries to be made. But being out of your element can also bring on a host of health challenges: Traveling by bus, train, or plane can expose you to whatever’s going around; unfamiliar foods can cause digestive difficulties; and being more active than usual can lead to sore muscles.
Don’t let these woes, ahem, trip you up. Plan ahead and create an herbal travel kit, including the herbs for travel listed below, so you can glide over any bumps in the road on your journey.
Herbal Support Before You Travel
A healthy, happy adventure actually begins before you’ve even packed your suitcase. For at least two to four weeks prior to your departure, take an everyday immune-support product to ensure your body’s natural defense system will function at its best while you’re away.*
One of our favorite daily immune formulas? Whole Body Defense®, a blend of Echinacea, Astragalus, and Maitake mushroom extracts, which are all known to support a healthy immune response and help maintain overall well-being.*
Our Black Elderberry capsules and Black Elderberry gummies are also great immune-support choices and can be easily stowed in your bag to continue taking once you’ve arrived at your destination.* They pack the same punch of Elderberry as our award-winning syrups—which you don’t want to spill in your suitcase—and the gummies are just as delicious.* And if you’re bringing your little ones along, we offer GaiaKids® Black Elderberry Kids Daily Gummies to help them stay feeling well and ready to explore, too.*
Tackling Common Concerns While Traveling
You want to have the experience of a lifetime, not be sidelined in a hotel room by the common concerns listed here. In addition to a daily immune supplement, consider adding the following formulas to your herbal travel kit so you can be ready to tackle any of these issues head-on should they arise.*
Soothing an Upset Stomach
Foods that are unknown to your system—whether oily, spicy, or gas-forming—can cause digestive upset. Reflux Relief® may help. It combines the neutralizers calcium and sodium bicarbonate, which maintain stomach acid balance, plus Aloe, Chamomile, Licorice, Marshmallow, and Spearmint to provide support for occasional stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion.*
For tiny travelers, bring along GaiaKids® Tummy Tonic to soothe an occasional upset tummy.*
Taming Travel Worries and Anxiousness
For some people, traveling can trigger circumstantial stress. Embrace serenity with Calm A.S.A.P.®, which is formulated to promote feelings of tranquility.* It’s made with a harmonious blend of Passionflower, Chamomile, Blue Vervain, English Lavender, Holy Basil, and Skullcap—all calming herbs traditionally used to provide relief from occasional anxiousness.* This a great product to take before boarding an airplane or heading to that crowded museum.
If you feel stress in your stomach, you may want to bring along GI Feel Good, a blend that includes Chamomile, Ginger, and Lemon Balm, to help keep butterflies at bay and maintain a calm belly.*
You can also help your little ones handle the hustle and bustle of a trip and the discomfort of being someplace unfamiliar with GaiaKids® Calm Support.
Managing Motion Sickness
Ginger has long been used as a natural option to help manage motion sickness and common stomach complaints.* Our Ginger Root liquid extract provides relief from occasional nausea, as do our Ginger Supreme capsules, which contain a comforting blend of Ginger and Turmeric. Both formulas can also be used to soothe an upset stomach if you've overindulged.*
Easing Aches and Pains
Whether you’re biking around a new city or hiking up a mountain, it can be easy to push your body too far on vacation. You may also nap in less-than-ideal positions on the plane or sleep on an uncomfortable bed, leaving you with a stiff neck or back.
Turmeric Supreme® Pain—which blends Turmeric with other foundational support herbs such as Feverfew and Jamaican Dogwood—can help support the relief of occasional aches and pains in those times when you overdo it.* A similar blend, Turmeric Supreme® Pain P.M., which also includes Valerian Root and Kava, can help provide nighttime comfort from occasional pain so you can enjoy the good night’s rest you need to recover for whatever activities lie ahead on your agenda.*
Overcoming Overseas Travel Troubles
A healthy gut microbiota is key to digestive comfort, but being in a new environment can upset your microbial balance. If you travel to a less-developed country, you need to be extra careful about the water you drink and remember to avoid any produce that may have been washed in tap water. If even after being cautious you still find yourself suffering from digestive complaints, turn to our Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme, a formula that has long been used for maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal tract.*
Other Must-Packs for Your Kit
Tuck these products into your day bag and/or suitcase and be prepared for anything.
- Our new organic Hand Sanitizer spray, which is made with a nourishing natural botanical extract in a 70% ethyl alcohol base, comes in convenient two-ounce bottles and is 99.9% effective against common germs and bacteria while leaving your hands smelling lemony fresh.^
- Though you'll have been boosting your wellness in the weeks before you leave, the best-laid plans do sometimes go awry. Have our fast-acting Quick Defense® formula with Echinacea and Elderberry on hand to take at the first sign of a challenge and support a healthy immune response so you can stay feeling well.*
- Both our Sage & Aloe Throat Spray and Sage & Aloe Herbal Throat Lozenges are ideal for travel and can support a clear and healthy throat.*
- Bring along our Echinacea Goldenseal Propolis Throat Spray for added immune support when it’s needed most plus a little TLC for a dry, irritated throat.*
- If you’re out and about all day, you may want a chance to cleanse and freshen your breath so you can have more confidence meeting new people in new social settings: Pack our Fresh Breath spray in your purse or pocket for those times you can’t get back to your hotel room.
Bon Voyage!
While some of the products and herbs for travel mentioned here may not be part of your everyday wellness regimen, they’re ideal for your herbal travel kit. Have it packed and at the ready to throw in your suitcase when wanderlust strikes. Wherever your next journey takes you, here’s hoping it’s easy-breezy and health-challenge-free.
^Tested against 11 common bacterial strains that may cause disease.
Whole Body Defense®
Helps maintain overall long-term well-being*
Whole Body Defense® a great way to support your body’s natural defenses and to help maintain overall long-term well-being so you can stay feeling well.*
- Helps maintain overall long-term well-being.*
- Designed to be taken daily to support a healthy immune response.*
- With Maitake mushroom, Astragalus and Gaia-grown® Echinacea.
Black Elderberry
An immune season essential to help maintain well-being*
An immune season essential to help maintain well-being.* Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry capsules are a great choice for on-the-go support.* Like our best-selling syrup, our Black Elderberry capsules are concentrated and made with organic Black Elderberry extract.*
- With Acerola fruit for additional antioxidant support.*
- Provides convenient daily immune support to help you stay feeling well all year-round.*
- Great for use at home, the office, college dorms, and while traveling.*
Black Elderberry Syrup Adult Daily
Delicious tonic to support immune health*
Black Elderberry Syrup has been a go-to for immune support for decades, and that’s exactly what this Black Elderberry Adult Daily formula is designed to be. Our Certified USDA Organic syrup is made with only organic Elderberries that are handpicked and fresh-pressed shortly after harvest. Each tasty serving provides 10 grams of Elderberries for powerful daily immune support during seasonal challenges and all year long.*
- Potent year-round support for immune health.*
- Lightly sweetened with organic honey for a delicious taste loved by adults and children alike.*
- Made with whole-food ingredients and nothing artificial: No refined sugars or added flavors or colors.*
GaiaKids® Black Elderberry Kids Daily Gummies
Great tasting immune support for your little ones*
Supporting your little one’s health is always a top priority for parents. Our GaiaKids® Black Elderberry Kids Daily Gummies harness herbal wisdom that has been used for centuries in traditional remedies to support immune health.* These are certified organic, made from real fruit without any refined sugars, added colors or flavors with a delicious taste your kids will love.* With 429 mg of Elderberry extract and concentrate per gummy, this is a gummy that you can feel confident giving to your children to help them stay feeling their best.*
- 1 gummy = 3 g of fresh Elderberries.
- Elderberries grown with care from farmers that have been cultivating these beautiful berries for generations.
- Made without gelatin, these are a great choice for vegans and vegetarians.
Reflux Relief®
Helps cool occasional heartburn & relieve indigestion*
Foods that are foreign to your system — whether oily, spicy, or gas-forming — can cause digestive upsets. Gaia Herbs Reflux Relief combines a blend of herbs and mineral nutrients to help cool occasional heartburn and relieve indigestion.*
- Contains a botanical blend of Aloe, Chamomile, Marshmallow, Licorice, and Spearmint with mineral nutrients.
- Helps cool occasional heartburn and relieve indigestion.*
- A popular formula amongst foodies and all those who occasionally overdo it with food and drink.*
GaiaKids® Tummy Tonic
Great tasting support for occasional upset tummies*
Developed by a Pediatric Naturopath, GaiaKids® Tummy Tonic provides great tasting support for occasional upset tummies.*
- This formula features a blend of traditionally soothing herbs that support comfortable digestion.*
- With Chamomile, Catnip, Fennel, Ginger, Spearmint and Gaia-grown® Lemon Balm.
- Doctor formulated.
GaiaKids® Calm Support
Great tasting support to help maintain a peaceful day*
Formerly GaiaKids® Calm Restore Herbal Drops. Just like adults, many kids feel nervous about big moments — it could be the first day of school or jitters attending a party. Developed by a Pediatric Naturopath, this formula features a blend of herbs traditionally used to support a calm and relaxed feeling.*
- Great tasting support to help maintain a peaceful day*
- Dr. Formulated with a blend of California Poppy, Lavender, Passionflower and Vervain plus Gaia-grown® Lemon Balm.
- With Gaia-grown Skullcap, extracted fresh immediately after harvest to preserve full spectrum compounds for optimal potency.
- No artificial sweeteners, corn syrup, colors, or flavors.
GI Feel Good
Traditional herbs for maintaining a calm stomach*
Stress happens! From driving to school or work, juggling busy schedules, or big life moments such as a job interview, your daily life can leave you occasionally feeling anxious with butterflies in your stomach. Ease into the stressors of life with GI Feel Good, a delicious tonic to help support a calm stomach.*
- Made with a calming blend of Chamomile, Fennel, Spearmint, Catnip, Ginger, and Gaia-grown™ Lemon Balm.
- Helps maintain a calm stomach.*
- Full transparency with results available on Meet Your Herbs®, the world’s first herb traceability platform.
- Great tasting support for maintaining GI tract health.*
Calm A.S.A.P. ®
Helps provide relief from occasional anxiousness*
Certain moments in life can feel more stressful than others. Moving into a new home, a job interview, a dentist appointment, or even traveling — can cause circumstantial stress. Embrace serenity with Calm A.S.A.P., which was formulated to promote feelings of tranquility.*
- Helps provide relief from occasional anxiousness.*
- Award-winning formula supports a calm response to stress.
- A harmonious blend of Passionflower, Chamomile, Vervain, English Lavender and Holy Basil.
- With Gaia-grown® Skullcap and Oats, extracted fresh immediately after harvest to preserve full spectrum compounds for optimal potency.
Ginger Root, Certified Organic
For relief from occasional nausea & upset stomach*
One of the most widely revered and commonly used herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, Ginger root provides relief from occasional nausea and upset stomach.*
- USDA Certified Organic.
- Ginger root is a revered Ayurvedic herb.
- A great aid for those times when you occasionally overdo it with food and drink, so you can quickly get back to enjoying life.*
Ginger Supreme
Traditionally for supporting healthy digestion*
Containing two of the most widely revered herbs in Ayurvedic medicine — Ginger and Turmeric — this formula is traditionally for supporting healthy digestion and providing relief from occasional nausea.*
- Contains a comforting blend of Ginger and Turmeric.*
- Supports healthy digestion and provides relief from occasional nausea.*
- This is a popular formula amongst foodies and all those who occasionally overindulge.*
Turmeric Supreme® Pain
Traditionally for relief of occasional aches & pains when you overdo it*
Turmeric Supreme Pain combines Turmeric with other traditional herbs that support the relief of occasional aches and pains in times when you overdo it.*
- Turmeric is our #1 best-selling herb.
- Combined with Black Pepper to aid absorption.*
- With Devil's Claw, Ginger, Feverfew, Jamaican Dogwood and Rosemary.
Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme
Traditionally for GI tract health*
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wormwood is referred to as Qing Hao and has been used for over 2,000 years to help with occasional digestive complaints.* Gaia Herbs Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme blends this and other herbs traditionally used for gastrointestinal (GI) tract health.*
- Traditionally for GI tract health.*
- Our unique formula features Sweet Wormwood, Wormwood and Ginger.
- With fresh green hulls of Black Walnuts, extracted fresh immediately after harvest to preserve full spectrum compounds for optimal potency.
- Popular for overseas travelers and people visiting new environments.
Quick Defense®
Fast-acting formula for supporting immune response at onset*
By combining two Gaia-grown® Echinacea species with Elderberry and Ginger, Gaia Herbs Quick Defense is our best-selling formula that supports a healthy immune response.*
- Fast-acting formula for supporting immune response at onset.*
- With Elderberry, Ginger, Andrographis and Gaia-grown Echinacea.
- An herbal essential for home, travel, the office, or whenever immune support is needed so you can stay feeling your best.*
Echinacea Goldenseal Propolis Throat Spray
Traditionally for throat health*
This herbal throat spray contains a harmonious blend of Echinacea grown on Gaia's own certified organic farm in combination with Goldenseal root, a natural source of Berberine.
- Traditionally for throat health.*
- With Goldenseal root, Bee Propolis extract, Licorice, Peppermint, Oregon Grape, Thyme and Gaia-grown® Echinacea.
- One of our most popular products amongst singing professionals and anyone experiencing throat stress.*
Sage & Aloe Throat Spray
Soothing spray made with traditional herbs for maintaining throat health*
Gaia Herbs Sage & Aloe Throat Spray is made with a comforting blend of traditional herbs for maintaining throat health.* This is one of our most popular products amongst singing professionals and anyone else experiencing throat stress.*
- Traditionally for maintaining a clear and healthy throat.*
- With Myrrh, Cinnamon, and Sage.
- Ideal for travel.*
Featured Products
Whole Body Defense®
Helps maintain overall long-term well-being*
Whole Body Defense® a great way to support your body’s natural defenses and to help maintain overall long-term well-being so you can stay feeling well.*
- Helps maintain overall long-term well-being.*
- Designed to be taken daily to support a healthy immune response.*
- With Maitake mushroom, Astragalus and Gaia-grown® Echinacea.
Black Elderberry
An immune season essential to help maintain well-being*
An immune season essential to help maintain well-being.* Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry capsules are a great choice for on-the-go support.* Like our best-selling syrup, our Black Elderberry capsules are concentrated and made with organic Black Elderberry extract.*
- With Acerola fruit for additional antioxidant support.*
- Provides convenient daily immune support to help you stay feeling well all year-round.*
- Great for use at home, the office, college dorms, and while traveling.*
Black Elderberry Syrup Adult Daily
Delicious tonic to support immune health*
Black Elderberry Syrup has been a go-to for immune support for decades, and that’s exactly what this Black Elderberry Adult Daily formula is designed to be. Our Certified USDA Organic syrup is made with only organic Elderberries that are handpicked and fresh-pressed shortly after harvest. Each tasty serving provides 10 grams of Elderberries for powerful daily immune support during seasonal challenges and all year long.*
- Potent year-round support for immune health.*
- Lightly sweetened with organic honey for a delicious taste loved by adults and children alike.*
- Made with whole-food ingredients and nothing artificial: No refined sugars or added flavors or colors.*
GaiaKids® Black Elderberry Kids Daily Gummies
Great tasting immune support for your little ones*
Supporting your little one’s health is always a top priority for parents. Our GaiaKids® Black Elderberry Kids Daily Gummies harness herbal wisdom that has been used for centuries in traditional remedies to support immune health.* These are certified organic, made from real fruit without any refined sugars, added colors or flavors with a delicious taste your kids will love.* With 429 mg of Elderberry extract and concentrate per gummy, this is a gummy that you can feel confident giving to your children to help them stay feeling their best.*
- 1 gummy = 3 g of fresh Elderberries.
- Elderberries grown with care from farmers that have been cultivating these beautiful berries for generations.
- Made without gelatin, these are a great choice for vegans and vegetarians.
Reflux Relief®
Helps cool occasional heartburn & relieve indigestion*
Foods that are foreign to your system — whether oily, spicy, or gas-forming — can cause digestive upsets. Gaia Herbs Reflux Relief combines a blend of herbs and mineral nutrients to help cool occasional heartburn and relieve indigestion.*
- Contains a botanical blend of Aloe, Chamomile, Marshmallow, Licorice, and Spearmint with mineral nutrients.
- Helps cool occasional heartburn and relieve indigestion.*
- A popular formula amongst foodies and all those who occasionally overdo it with food and drink.*
GaiaKids® Tummy Tonic
Great tasting support for occasional upset tummies*
Developed by a Pediatric Naturopath, GaiaKids® Tummy Tonic provides great tasting support for occasional upset tummies.*
- This formula features a blend of traditionally soothing herbs that support comfortable digestion.*
- With Chamomile, Catnip, Fennel, Ginger, Spearmint and Gaia-grown® Lemon Balm.
- Doctor formulated.
GaiaKids® Calm Support
Great tasting support to help maintain a peaceful day*
Formerly GaiaKids® Calm Restore Herbal Drops. Just like adults, many kids feel nervous about big moments — it could be the first day of school or jitters attending a party. Developed by a Pediatric Naturopath, this formula features a blend of herbs traditionally used to support a calm and relaxed feeling.*
- Great tasting support to help maintain a peaceful day*
- Dr. Formulated with a blend of California Poppy, Lavender, Passionflower and Vervain plus Gaia-grown® Lemon Balm.
- With Gaia-grown Skullcap, extracted fresh immediately after harvest to preserve full spectrum compounds for optimal potency.
- No artificial sweeteners, corn syrup, colors, or flavors.
GI Feel Good
Traditional herbs for maintaining a calm stomach*
Stress happens! From driving to school or work, juggling busy schedules, or big life moments such as a job interview, your daily life can leave you occasionally feeling anxious with butterflies in your stomach. Ease into the stressors of life with GI Feel Good, a delicious tonic to help support a calm stomach.*
- Made with a calming blend of Chamomile, Fennel, Spearmint, Catnip, Ginger, and Gaia-grown™ Lemon Balm.
- Helps maintain a calm stomach.*
- Full transparency with results available on Meet Your Herbs®, the world’s first herb traceability platform.
- Great tasting support for maintaining GI tract health.*
Calm A.S.A.P. ®
Helps provide relief from occasional anxiousness*
Certain moments in life can feel more stressful than others. Moving into a new home, a job interview, a dentist appointment, or even traveling — can cause circumstantial stress. Embrace serenity with Calm A.S.A.P., which was formulated to promote feelings of tranquility.*
- Helps provide relief from occasional anxiousness.*
- Award-winning formula supports a calm response to stress.
- A harmonious blend of Passionflower, Chamomile, Vervain, English Lavender and Holy Basil.
- With Gaia-grown® Skullcap and Oats, extracted fresh immediately after harvest to preserve full spectrum compounds for optimal potency.
Ginger Root, Certified Organic
For relief from occasional nausea & upset stomach*
One of the most widely revered and commonly used herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, Ginger root provides relief from occasional nausea and upset stomach.*
- USDA Certified Organic.
- Ginger root is a revered Ayurvedic herb.
- A great aid for those times when you occasionally overdo it with food and drink, so you can quickly get back to enjoying life.*
Ginger Supreme
Traditionally for supporting healthy digestion*
Containing two of the most widely revered herbs in Ayurvedic medicine — Ginger and Turmeric — this formula is traditionally for supporting healthy digestion and providing relief from occasional nausea.*
- Contains a comforting blend of Ginger and Turmeric.*
- Supports healthy digestion and provides relief from occasional nausea.*
- This is a popular formula amongst foodies and all those who occasionally overindulge.*
Turmeric Supreme® Pain
Traditionally for relief of occasional aches & pains when you overdo it*
Turmeric Supreme Pain combines Turmeric with other traditional herbs that support the relief of occasional aches and pains in times when you overdo it.*
- Turmeric is our #1 best-selling herb.
- Combined with Black Pepper to aid absorption.*
- With Devil's Claw, Ginger, Feverfew, Jamaican Dogwood and Rosemary.
Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme
Traditionally for GI tract health*
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wormwood is referred to as Qing Hao and has been used for over 2,000 years to help with occasional digestive complaints.* Gaia Herbs Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme blends this and other herbs traditionally used for gastrointestinal (GI) tract health.*
- Traditionally for GI tract health.*
- Our unique formula features Sweet Wormwood, Wormwood and Ginger.
- With fresh green hulls of Black Walnuts, extracted fresh immediately after harvest to preserve full spectrum compounds for optimal potency.
- Popular for overseas travelers and people visiting new environments.
Quick Defense®
Fast-acting formula for supporting immune response at onset*
By combining two Gaia-grown® Echinacea species with Elderberry and Ginger, Gaia Herbs Quick Defense is our best-selling formula that supports a healthy immune response.*
- Fast-acting formula for supporting immune response at onset.*
- With Elderberry, Ginger, Andrographis and Gaia-grown Echinacea.
- An herbal essential for home, travel, the office, or whenever immune support is needed so you can stay feeling your best.*
Echinacea Goldenseal Propolis Throat Spray
Traditionally for throat health*
This herbal throat spray contains a harmonious blend of Echinacea grown on Gaia's own certified organic farm in combination with Goldenseal root, a natural source of Berberine.
- Traditionally for throat health.*
- With Goldenseal root, Bee Propolis extract, Licorice, Peppermint, Oregon Grape, Thyme and Gaia-grown® Echinacea.
- One of our most popular products amongst singing professionals and anyone experiencing throat stress.*
Sage & Aloe Throat Spray
Soothing spray made with traditional herbs for maintaining throat health*
Gaia Herbs Sage & Aloe Throat Spray is made with a comforting blend of traditional herbs for maintaining throat health.* This is one of our most popular products amongst singing professionals and anyone else experiencing throat stress.*
- Traditionally for maintaining a clear and healthy throat.*
- With Myrrh, Cinnamon, and Sage.
- Ideal for travel.*