Adaptogenic Herbs and How They Work

Adaptogenic Herbs are natures solution to stress. You know them when you see the signs of stress: impatience, anxiety, irritability. You can calm down the over-stimulated nerves and out-of-balance hormones with the right herbs. Adaptogens can recharge your adrenal glands from too much fight-or-flight in your life. They are chosen because of their ability to enhance your general health and performance. The list of plants with adaptogenic properties includes Asian red and American white ginseng, Siberian ginseng, suma, ashwagandha, astragalus, licorice, schisandra and jiao-gu-lan.

Medicinal mushrooms reishi, shiitake and maitake also have adaptogenic properties. Adaptogens help you handle stress by increasing Antioxidant activity, Liver protection, blood-sugar metabolism, immune resistance, energy and stamina, muscle tone and strength, focus and concentration, motivation and productivity and general well-being. We make adaptogenic herbs available individually as powders or tinctures and in superfood blends that make their use easy and convenient.