A List Of Adaptogens
- AMERCIAN GINSENG
Also known as panax quinquefolius. Ginsenosides are the beneficial substances found in ginseng (check label). This popular tonic increases energy, builds resistance against stress, reduces anxiety, improves immunity, increase stamina during exercise and vitality. It is believed to control blood sugar levels and so can help people with diabetes mellitus. Ginseng must be taken regularly over a period of weeks or months before results would show.May promote estrogenic activity in women. For use in pregnant or nursing women and young children, please consult a healthcare professional before consuming.
- KOREAN/ASIAN GINSENG
Also known as panax ginseng. Ginsenosides are the beneficial substances found in ginseng (check label). This ginseng increases energy, builds resistance against stress, reduces anxiety, improves immunity, increase stamina during exercise and vitality.May promote estrogenic activity in women. May raise blood pressure levels in some people, cause insomnia, nosebleed, headaches, diarrhea, tremors, breast pain and irritability. For use in pregnant or nursing women and young children, please consult a healthcare professional before consuming.
- ASHWAGANDHA (or Ashwaganda)
Also known as withania somnifera. It is an ayurvedic herb that has also been called “Indian ginseng”. The name ashwaganda means “smells like a horse”. It raises energy levels, enhances immunity, helps the body cope with stress, increase libido, reduce the stress hormone cortisol and even stabilises cholesterol levels.May cause drowsiness, breast tenderness and menstrual problems. Can cause miscarriage in pregnant women. For use in pregnant or nursing women and young children, please consult a healthcare professional before consuming.
- SIBERIAN GINSENG
Also known as eleutherococcus senticosus. Eleutheros (eleutherosides) are the beneficial substances found in this ginseng (check label). It relieves fatigue, fights off infection, promotes endurance and resistance to stress.Dosage : 100 mg to 200 mg with more than .08% eleutherosides. To be taken for 2 to 3 months then followed by a 2-week break.
- NONI
Also known as morinda citrifolia. This is a fruit with constituents that can help restore the body’s internal organs to function normally. It also benefits the endocrine system, which comprises of the adrenal and thyroid glands. Repairs damaged cells as well.Noni contains the amino acids, phenylalanine and tyrosine. Phenylalanine is a precursor to tyrosine which leads to the conversion of neurotransmitters dopamine, noradrenaline, thyroxine (hormone produced by the thyroid gland) and melanin (pigment).
- RHODIOLA ROSEA
Also known as Russian rhodiola, golden root and arctic root. Rosavin and salidroside are the beneficial substances found in rhodiolia rosea. This herb stablises adrenal hormones. It boosts immunity, improves concentration and stress resistance, increase physical performance and mood. - LICORICE
Also known as glycyrrhiza glabra. This herb helps to balance the levels of stress hormone cortisol. Also used topically for herpes, eczema and psoriasis.
Licorice extract is found to boost the skin’s natural steroid hormones to counteract inflammation and irritation.
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is one form used for indigestion and heartburn.For pregnant women and people with heart disease, liver disease, hypertension, kidney disease, please consult a healthcare professional before cosuming.
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