/*
Theme Name: Earthen Flora Pro
Theme URI: https://earthenflora.com
Author: Earthen Flora Botanical Media
Author URI: https://earthenflora.com
Description: A bespoke, luxury botanical affiliate & editorial magazine theme. Engineered for Core Web Vitals speed, automated Schema.org 5-star review snippets, FTC-compliant affiliate architectures, GPU-accelerated scroll animations, and seamless Gutenberg & Elementor design.
Version: 3.3.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
Text Domain: earthenflora
Tags: blog, e-commerce, custom-colors, custom-menu, featured-images, flexible-header, full-width-template, theme-options, translation-ready, grid-layout, right-sidebar
*/

:root {
    /* Botanical Palette */
    --color-earthen-green: #1e401b;
    --color-earthen-green-hover: #152e13;
    --color-earthen-green-light: #edf7eb;
    --color-earthen-green-subtle: #f2f8f1;
    --color-flora-soil: #8D5B4C;
    --color-flora-soil-hover: #73483b;
    --color-flora-soil-light: #f9f1ee;
    --color-flora-gold: #c59b27;
    --color-flora-gold-light: #fdf8eb;
    --color-botanical-linen: #FAF9F5;
    --color-surface-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-deep-charcoal: #1c1e1d;
    --color-text-secondary: #4a524e;
    --color-text-muted: #737c78;
    --color-border-subtle: #e6e8e5;
    --color-border-accent: #c4d7c0;
    --color-gold-star: #f59e0b;
    --color-success: #15803d;
    --color-danger: #b91c1c;

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-brand: 'Cinzel Decorative', Georgia, serif;

    /* Radii */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 22px;
    --radius-xl: 30px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-subtle: 0 2px 8px rgba(28, 30, 29, 0.04);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(28, 30, 29, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(28, 30, 29, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(28, 30, 29, 0.12);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(30, 64, 27, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.25);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(45, 90, 39, 0.2);

    /* Animation Timings (60 FPS GPU-Accelerated) */
    --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
    --transition-base: all 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

/* Reset & Performance Base */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-botanical-linen);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100vw;
}

/* Reading Progress Bar */
#efReadingProgressBar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-earthen-green) 0%, var(--color-flora-gold) 60%, var(--color-flora-soil) 100%);
    z-index: 99999;
    transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Back-To-Top Button */
#efBackToTop {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-earthen-green);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 64, 27, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
    z-index: 999;
}

#efBackToTop.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

#efBackToTop:hover {
    background: var(--color-flora-soil);
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(141, 91, 76, 0.35);
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.22;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.4rem); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw + 0.5rem, 2.5rem); margin-top: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--color-earthen-green); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.8vw + 0.3rem, 1.75rem); margin-top: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; color: var(--color-deep-charcoal); }
a { color: var(--color-earthen-green); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition-base); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-flora-soil); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* Layout Containers */
.ef-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.ef-container-narrow {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Section Performance Optimization */
.ef-section {
    padding: 72px 0;
    position: relative;
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 500px;
}

/* Frosted Glass Header */
.ef-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.ef-header.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.ef-header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 0;
    gap: 24px;
}

.ef-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.ef-brand:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.ef-logo-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.ef-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-brand);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
}

.ef-brand-name span {
    color: var(--color-flora-soil);
}

/* Nav Links */
.ef-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    list-style: none;
}

.ef-nav a {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.ef-nav a:hover, .ef-nav .current-menu-item a {
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
}

.ef-nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-earthen-green), var(--color-flora-gold));
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.ef-nav a:hover::after, .ef-nav .current-menu-item a::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.ef-mobile-nav-cta {
    display: none;
}

/* Header Search */
.ef-header-search {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ef-search-input {
    padding: 9px 18px 9px 38px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    background: var(--color-botanical-linen);
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    width: 180px;
}

.ef-search-input:focus {
    width: 240px;
    border-color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 64, 27, 0.12);
}

.ef-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.ef-mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ef-mobile-toggle:hover {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green-light);
    border-color: var(--color-earthen-green);
}

/* Badges & Trust Tags */
.ef-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--color-earthen-green-light);
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ef-badge-gold {
    background: var(--color-flora-gold-light);
    color: #926c09;
    border-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
}

.ef-badge-live-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-success);
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.7);
    animation: efPulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes efPulseDot {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(21, 128, 61, 0); }
}

/* Luxury Buttons with Light-Sheen Effect */
.ef-btn-primary, .ef-btn-secondary, .ef-btn-gold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.ef-btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30, 64, 27, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.ef-btn-primary::before, .ef-btn-gold::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.ef-btn-primary:hover::before, .ef-btn-gold:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.ef-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(30, 64, 27, 0.3);
}

.ef-btn-primary:active, .ef-btn-secondary:active, .ef-btn-gold:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.ef-btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-earthen-green);
}

.ef-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30, 64, 27, 0.15);
}

.ef-btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c59b27, #dfb743);
    color: #1c1e1d !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.ef-btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4);
}

/* Hero Section */
.ef-hero {
    padding: 72px 0 64px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(45, 90, 39, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(141, 91, 76, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
                var(--color-botanical-linen);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ef-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ef-hero h1 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-flora-soil);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ef-hero p.lead {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ef-hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Authority Stats Row */
.ef-authority-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.ef-stat-box h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-brand);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ef-stat-box p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero Spotlight Card */
.ef-hero-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
}

.ef-hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.ef-hero-card img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.ef-hero-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Section Headers */
.ef-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 52px;
}

.ef-section-header h2 {
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ef-section-header p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Category Hub Cards */
.ef-category-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.ef-category-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ef-category-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-earthen-green), var(--color-flora-gold));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.ef-category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.ef-category-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ef-cat-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

.ef-category-card:hover .ef-cat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.18) rotate(6deg);
}

.ef-cat-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.ef-cat-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ef-cat-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ef-cat-link span.arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.ef-category-card:hover .ef-cat-link span.arrow {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Post Cards Grid */
.ef-posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
}

.ef-post-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.ef-post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.ef-post-card-thumb-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    background: #eaece8;
}

.ef-post-card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.ef-post-card:hover .ef-post-card-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

.ef-post-card-body {
    padding: 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.ef-post-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ef-post-card-cat {
    color: var(--color-flora-soil);
}

.ef-post-card-title {
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ef-post-card-title a {
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.ef-post-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
}

.ef-post-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Product Review Card (Dual Column & Ribbons) */
.ef-product-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin: 36px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.ef-product-box:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.ef-product-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c59b27, #dfb743);
    color: #1c1e1d;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3);
    z-index: 10;
}

.ef-product-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ef-product-thumb-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #f8faf7;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.ef-product-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.ef-product-box:hover .ef-product-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ef-product-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    padding-right: 180px;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.ef-rating-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ef-stars {
    color: var(--color-gold-star);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.ef-rating-score {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
}

/* Pros & Considerations Cards */
.ef-pros-cons-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.ef-pros-box, .ef-cons-box {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.ef-pros-box {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green-subtle);
    border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.2);
}

.ef-cons-box {
    background: var(--color-flora-soil-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(141, 91, 76, 0.2);
}

.ef-pros-box h5, .ef-cons-box h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ef-pros-box h5 { color: var(--color-success); }
.ef-cons-box h5 { color: var(--color-flora-soil); }

.ef-pros-box ul, .ef-cons-box ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ef-pros-box li, .ef-cons-box li {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.ef-pros-box li::before {
    content: '✓ ';
    color: var(--color-success);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ef-cons-box li::before {
    content: '✕ ';
    color: var(--color-danger);
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Amazon Affiliate CTA Button */
.ef-amazon-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c59b27, #dfb743);
    color: #1c1e1d !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ef-amazon-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.ef-amazon-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.ef-amazon-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
}

/* Luxury Comparison Table & Article Tables */
.ef-table-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    margin: 36px 0 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* Custom Botanical Scrollbar for Table */
.ef-table-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
}
.ef-table-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #FAF9F5;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.ef-table-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--color-border-accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.ef-table-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green);
}

.ef-comparison-table,
.ef-article-content table,
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content table,
article table {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 780px !important;
    border-collapse: separate !important;
    border-spacing: 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ef-comparison-table thead,
.ef-article-content table thead,
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content table thead,
article table thead {
    background: #FAF9F5;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border-accent);
}

.ef-comparison-table thead th,
.ef-article-content table thead th,
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content table thead th,
article table thead th {
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.75px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border-accent) !important;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ef-comparison-table tbody td,
.ef-article-content table tbody td,
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content table tbody td,
article table tbody td {
    padding: 18px 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle) !important;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.ef-comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even),
.ef-article-content table tbody tr:nth-child(even),
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content table tbody tr:nth-child(even),
article table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: #FAF9F5;
}

.ef-comparison-table tbody tr:hover,
.ef-article-content table tbody tr:hover,
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content table tbody tr:hover,
article table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(45, 90, 39, 0.05);
}

.ef-comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td,
.ef-article-content table tbody tr:last-child td,
.elementor-widget-theme-post-content table tbody tr:last-child td,
article table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.ef-table-btn,
.ef-comparison-table a.ef-table-btn,
table a.ef-table-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: var(--color-earthen-green) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(45, 90, 39, 0.2) !important;
    transition: var(--transition-fast) !important;
}

.ef-table-btn:hover,
.ef-comparison-table a.ef-table-btn:hover,
table a.ef-table-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green-light) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(45, 90, 39, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Article Layout & Dynamic Sticky TOC */
.ef-article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 52px;
    padding: 48px 0;
    align-items: start;
}

.ef-sidebar-toc-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.ef-sidebar-toc {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.ef-toc-header {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.ef-toc-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ef-toc-item a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ef-toc-item a:hover, .ef-toc-item.is-active a {
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    background: var(--color-earthen-green-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ef-sidebar-box {
    background: var(--color-surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.ef-sidebar-box h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ef-sidebar-box p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Article Content */
.ef-article-header {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ef-article-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw + 0.5rem, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ef-article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.ef-author-avatar {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-accent);
}

.ef-article-body {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #2b302c;
}

.ef-article-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.ef-article-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-top: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ef-article-body ul, .ef-article-body ol {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.ef-article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* FTC Disclosure Box */
.ef-affiliate-disclosure-box {
    background: var(--color-botanical-linen);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-flora-soil);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* GPU-Accelerated Scroll-Reveal Classes */
.ef-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.ef-reveal.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.ef-reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-32px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.ef-reveal-left.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.ef-reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(32px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.ef-reveal-right.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.ef-reveal-zoom {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.94);
    transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.ef-reveal-zoom.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger Animation Delays */
.ef-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.ef-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.ef-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.ef-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.ef-stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.ef-stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* Accessible Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ef-reveal, .ef-reveal-left, .ef-reveal-right, .ef-reveal-zoom {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
    #efReadingProgressBar { display: none; }
}

/* Footer Styling */
.ef-footer {
    background: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    color: #d1d5db;
    padding: 72px 0 36px;
    margin-top: 72px;
}

.ef-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.ef-footer-brand h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-brand);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ef-footer-brand p {
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.ef-footer-col h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ef-footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ef-footer-col a {
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ef-footer-col a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    display: inline-block;
}

.ef-footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ef-mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .ef-nav-wrapper {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
        padding: 20px 24px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }

    .ef-nav-wrapper.is-open {
        display: block;
        animation: efSlideDown 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    }

    @keyframes efSlideDown {
        from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
        to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .ef-nav {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .ef-nav a {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ef-header-search {
        margin-top: 16px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ef-search-input {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ef-search-input:focus {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ef-article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .ef-sidebar-toc-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }

    .ef-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    /* Elementor mobile header overrides */
    body .elementor-38 ul.elementor-nav-menu--main,
    body .elementor-nav-menu__container > ul.elementor-nav-menu--main,
    body .elementor-element.elementor-element-ef_hdr_nav nav.elementor-nav-menu--main,
    body .elementor-widget-nav-menu ul.elementor-nav-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .elementor-38 .e-con-inner,
    .elementor-element-ef_header_inner_row .e-con-inner {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        padding: 10px 16px !important;
    }
}

/* Ambient Background Glow */
.ef-hero-ambient-glow-1, .ef-hero-ambient-glow-2 {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: efFloatGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.ef-hero-ambient-glow-1 {
    top: -10%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 90, 39, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.ef-hero-ambient-glow-2 {
    bottom: -15%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(141, 91, 76, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation-delay: -6s;
}

@keyframes efFloatGlow {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(25px, 30px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Topic Bar */
.ef-topic-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ef-topic-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.ef-topic-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ef-topic-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--color-botanical-linen);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.ef-topic-pill:hover {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Category Hub Enhancements */
.ef-cat-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.ef-category-card:hover .ef-cat-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}
.ef-cat-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.ef-cat-bullet-list li {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Spotlight Review Banner */
.ef-spotlight-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #FAF9F5 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 44px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ef-spotlight-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-earthen-green), var(--color-flora-gold), var(--color-flora-soil));
}
.ef-spotlight-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ef-spotlight-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ef-spotlight-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 340px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.ef-spotlight-banner:hover .ef-spotlight-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.ef-spotlight-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c59b27, #dfb743);
    color: #1c1e1d;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3);
}
.ef-spotlight-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}
.ef-spotlight-feat-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

/* 4 Pillars Grid */
.ef-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.ef-pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 26px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}
.ef-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}
.ef-pillar-num {
    font-family: var(--font-brand);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-flora-gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ef-pillar-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
}
.ef-pillar-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Herbs Grid */
.ef-herbs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.ef-herb-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}
.ef-herb-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}
.ef-herb-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ef-herb-latin {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-flora-soil);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ef-herb-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}
.ef-herb-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Post Card Badge */
.ef-post-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(30, 64, 27, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Hero Stats Subtitle */
.ef-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-brand);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.ef-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.ef-stat-sub {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ef-hero-card-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ef-hero-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.ef-hero-card:hover .ef-hero-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.ef-hero-card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(30, 64, 27, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Contact Page Luxury Centered Grid */
.ef-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ef-contact-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 38px 34px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.ef-contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ef-contact-form-card:hover,
.ef-contact-info-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.ef-contact-info-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF9F5 0%, #F5F4EE 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ef-contact-info-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-earthen-green), var(--color-flora-gold));
}

.ef-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.ef-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ef-form-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.ef-form-input,
.ef-form-select,
.ef-form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ef-form-input:focus,
.ef-form-select:focus,
.ef-form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(45, 90, 39, 0.12);
}

.ef-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
}

.ef-info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.ef-info-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ef-info-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ef-info-desc {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ef-email-link {
    color: var(--color-earthen-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ef-email-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-flora-gold);
}

.ef-privacy-box {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-earthen-green);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Mobile & Tablet Responsive Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* 1. Header & Mobile Menu Bar */
    .ef-header-inner {
        padding: 10px 0;
        position: relative;
    }

    .ef-brand-name {
        font-size: 1.18rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .ef-logo-img {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }

    .ef-header-search {
        display: none;
    }

    .ef-mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        color: var(--color-earthen-green);
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: var(--transition-fast);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    }

    .ef-mobile-toggle:hover,
    .ef-mobile-toggle:focus {
        background: var(--color-earthen-green-light);
        border-color: var(--color-earthen-green);
        outline: none;
    }

    .ef-nav-wrapper {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: -24px;
        right: -24px;
        width: calc(100% + 48px);
        background: #ffffff;
        border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-earthen-green);
        box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
        padding: 16px 20px 24px;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        z-index: 99999;
    }

    .ef-nav-wrapper.is-open {
        display: flex !important;
        animation: efMobileSlideDown 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    }

    @keyframes efMobileSlideDown {
        from {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }

    .ef-nav {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .ef-nav li {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .ef-nav li a {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 10px;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
        transition: var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .ef-nav li a:hover,
    .ef-nav li.current-menu-item a {
        color: var(--color-earthen-green);
        background: var(--color-earthen-green-light);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        padding-left: 16px;
    }

    .ef-nav a::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .ef-mobile-nav-cta {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        padding-top: 12px;
    }

    /* 2. Contact Grid */
    .ef-contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    /* 3. Spotlight Banner */
    .ef-spotlight-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .ef-spotlight-banner {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }
    .ef-spotlight-img {
        height: 240px;
        width: 100%;
        object-fit: contain;
    }
    .ef-spotlight-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* 4. Topic Bar */
    .ef-topic-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .ef-topic-pills {
        overflow-x: auto;
        width: 100%;
        padding-bottom: 6px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
    .ef-topic-pill {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* 5. Article Layout */
    .ef-article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    .ef-sidebar-toc-wrapper {
        position: static;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ef-hero {
        padding: 36px 0 28px;
    }

    .ef-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7vw, 2.35rem);
        line-height: 1.22;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .ef-hero .lead {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .ef-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .ef-hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .ef-hero-cta-group .ef-btn-primary,
    .ef-hero-cta-group .ef-btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .ef-authority-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .ef-stat-box {
        padding: 16px 18px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ef-hero-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .ef-hero-card-img {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .ef-category-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .ef-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .ef-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .ef-herbs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .ef-product-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .ef-product-thumb {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .ef-pros-cons-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ef-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .ef-footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ef-section {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }

    .ef-container,
    .ef-container-narrow {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .ef-nav-wrapper {
        left: -16px;
        right: -16px;
        width: calc(100% + 32px);
        padding: 18px 20px 24px;
    }

    #efBackToTop {
        bottom: 18px;
        right: 18px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ef-herbs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ef-contact-card {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }
}

/* Affiliate Box & High-Converting Pattern Support */
.ef-affiliate-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c59b27, #dfb743) !important;
    color: #1c1e1d !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    padding: 14px 28px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    transition: var(--transition-base) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
}

.ef-affiliate-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45) !important;
    color: #1c1e1d !important;
}

.ef-pros, .ef-cons {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.ef-pros {
    background: var(--color-earthen-green-subtle);
    border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.2);
}

.ef-cons {
    background: var(--color-flora-soil-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(141, 91, 76, 0.2);
}

.ef-pros h5, .ef-cons h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ef-pros h5 { color: var(--color-success); }
.ef-cons h5 { color: var(--color-flora-soil); }

.ef-pros ul, .ef-cons ul {
    list-style: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.ef-pros li, .ef-cons li {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.ef-pros li::before {
    content: '✓ ';
    color: var(--color-success);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ef-cons li::before {
    content: '✕ ';
    color: var(--color-danger);
    font-weight: 800;
}