Qi: Botanical Superfood Powder 227 g

QI by Anima Mundi is more than a classic adaptogen powder. The formula combines maca, ashwagandha and astragalus with mesquite, hemp and chia seeds, as well as burdock root, slippery elm bark and ginger. This creates a versatile blend that combines traditional adaptogens with whole-food plant ingredients and can be easily incorporated into breakfast, smoothies or plant milk.

• Product type: Adaptogenic superfood blend made from roots, seeds & plant powders
• Adaptogenic core: Maca, ashwagandha & astragalus
• Superfood base: Mesquite, hemp seeds & chia seeds
• Complex formula: Enhanced with burdock root, slippery elm bark & ginger
• More than an adaptogen powder: Combines traditional botanicals with whole-food plant ingredients
• Flavor: Mild, slightly earthy, subtly nutty & delicately spicy
• Ideal for: Smoothies, breakfast bowls, plant milk, yogurt & juices
• Contents: 227 g | approx. 30 servings
  

This combination makes QI particularly interesting: Maca, ashwagandha and astragalus form the adaptogenic core, while mesquite, hemp and chia give the blend more substance, a slightly nutty note and a distinctly more food-like character. Slippery elm bark contributes natural mucilage, while ginger adds warmth and spice. This makes QI much easier to incorporate into a daily eating routine than many pure root or adaptogen powders.

QI is therefore well suited to anyone who does not want to combine several individual powders but is looking for a ready-made blend that works in a morning smoothie, bowl or plant milk and remains mild enough in flavor for daily use.

Learn more about Adriana Ayales and her approach, which bridges traditional plant knowledge and modern herbal routines, in our Anima-Mundi profile.

The key plants

• Maca, ashwagandha & astragalus
  Three of the best-known plants from different traditional herbal systems form the heart of QI. Maca comes from the Andes, ashwagandha from Ayurveda and astragalus from Chinese herbal medicine. Instead of using three separate powders, they are already combined here in one formula.
• Mesquite, hemp & chia
  These three ingredients make QI considerably more substantial than a classic adaptogen blend. Mesquite contributes a pleasantly mild, slightly sweet and nutty note, while hemp and chia complement the blend with their natural seed components and give smoothies or bowls more substance.
• Burdock root & slippery elm bark
  Two traditional plants that broaden the blend's botanical spectrum. The inner bark of the slippery elm naturally contains mucilage and develops a soft, slightly gel-like texture when combined with liquid.
• Ginger
  This aromatic root adds delicate heat and warmth to the blend. This gives the otherwise mild, earthy mixture more depth without becoming dominant in flavor.

There is extensive traditional knowledge and modern research on maca, ashwagandha, astragalus and the other plants included. Here, we limit ourselves to a concise overview. Anyone who would like to learn more can find numerous additional resources online.

How to use

• 1 tablespoon (approx. 7.7 g) Stir into smoothies, juices, plant milk or food.
• If needed, start with a smaller amount and increase gradually according to your individual needs.
• Anima Mundi recommends one serving daily.
• Store protected from heat and direct light.
• Not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Do not use if you have current or previous liver disease.
• If you have thyroid or heart disease, diabetes, or regularly take medication, seek medical or pharmaceutical advice before use. This applies particularly to thyroid medications, sedatives and sleep aids, antiepileptic drugs, and blood pressure or diabetes medications.

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of the reach of young children. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

Mesquite pods* (Prosopis pallida), maca root* (Lepidium meyenii), ashwagandha root* (Withania somnifera), astragalus root* (Astragalus membranaceus), hemp seeds* (Cannabis sativa), burdock root* (Arctium lappa), ginger root* (Zingiber officinale), slippery elm bark* (Ulmus rubra), chia seeds* (Salvia hispanica)

* from certified organic cultivation

FAQ

What makes QI different from a classic adaptogen powder?
QI is not made only from maca, ashwagandha and astragalus. With mesquite, hemp, chia, burdock root, slippery elm bark and ginger, the formula combines adaptogens with seeds, food plants and roots. This makes the blend feel much more like a versatile superfood for everyday nutrition than a single plant extract.

Who is QI suitable for?
Anyone who would like to use adaptogens regularly but does not want to buy and measure several individual powders. With one tablespoon, QI can be easily incorporated into smoothies, bowls, plant milk or other breakfast dishes.

Why does QI contain both adaptogens and hemp and chia?
This combination is one of the formula's strengths. The adaptogens form the botanical core, while the seeds and mesquite give QI more substance and a milder, more food-like character. This makes the blend particularly easy to incorporate into everyday foods.

Is QI a protein powder?
No. According to Anima Mundi, one serving provides around 1.13 g of protein. QI is instead a versatile blend of seeds, roots, food plants and adaptogens and should not be confused with a classic protein shake.

What does QI mean?
Qi is often translated as life energy or vital force. Anima Mundi uses the term as the name for this plant-rich formula. Here, it describes the product concept and is not a promise of any specific physical effect.

What does QI taste like?
Mild, slightly earthy and subtly nutty, with some warmth from ginger. Mesquite makes the blend rounder, so it can be easily incorporated into smoothies and breakfast dishes without overpowering their flavor.

What is the easiest way to use QI?
One tablespoon in a morning smoothie or breakfast bowl is probably the simplest option. The powder can also be quickly stirred into plant milk, yogurt or juice.