Our name is inspired by the Japanese term kokoro, alternately translated as “mind,” “heart,” or “spirit.”
In our interpretation, there is no separation between these words, only a deep weaving — a unity that we see mirrored in the natural world. Kokora invites us to honor the oneness of nature and the vast web of connections that make us whole
Regenerative Organic
We prioritize the health of soil, plants, animals, and humans through sustainable and holistic farming methods that restore ecosystems and combat climate change.
Responsible Sourcing
We ensure that the organic growers we partner with receive fair wages, safe working conditions, and support for community development.
Innovative Research
We delve into the science of herbs, using cell biology models to illuminate their intricate inner workings and potential to enhance health and vitality.
Whole Plant Potency
We preserve the natural and synergistic balance of our herbs’ bioactive components, retaining their incredible nutritive and healing qualities.
Empowered Wellness
We are passionate about sharing the benefits of nature-based wellness with our communities, empowering them to make informed choices for a healthier life.
Regenerating Vitality in Alliance with Mother Nature
At Kokora, we seek to regenerate the vitality within by forging an alliance with nature, the source of nourishment for all life.
Our journey begins on our Regenerative Organic Certified farm in Costa Rica’s Enchanted Valley, where we embrace cultivation practices that honor the land while imbuing our herbs with vibrant activity. From this starting point, our work ripples outward, enhancing the ecosystems around our farm, uplifting the communities we touch, and harmonizing the health of our customers.
Every step of the Kokora process — from soil management, seed selection, cultivation, and harvest, to drying, extraction, concentration, and production — supports the awakening of nature’s full potential.
Kokora Founder, CEO and Master Herbalist
Ric Scalzo began his journey into herbal and naturopathic medicine in 1980 studying Naturopathic Herbal Medicine, Eclectic Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and various diagnostic practices. He received a master’s degree in Herbal Medicine from the School of Herbal Medicine and an Honorary Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Renowned for his innovations in Herbal Medicine and personal commitment to retaining herbal integrity, today Ric continues to innovate herbal remedies and is a leader in the movement to integrate regenerative agriculture into the world of Herbal Medicine.
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STRESS RESPONSE SUPPORT*
Kokora’s Regenerative Organic Certified® Ashwagandha is grown on our own Costa Rican farm or partner farm in the US in living, nutrient-rich soil and cultivated in harmony with nature. The result: a nutritionally potent herb grown to its fullest potential, delivering a minimum of 6 mg of total withanolides per serving. Our proprietary freeze-dried extraction process, in combination with Ashwagandha powder, yields a triple-concentrated formulation crafted for optimal potency to help the body to manage physical, emotional, and environmental stress.*