What Are Adaptogens?
Adaptogens are a specialized group of non-toxic herbs that protect the body from the impact of stressors - be it physical, chemical, or biological.
For a herb to qualify to be an adaptogen
it must do these three things:
1. It must be non-toxic to the recipient.
2. It produces a nonspecific response in the body. (An increase in the power of resistance against multiple stressors including physical, chemical, or biological agents.)
3. Has a normalizing influence on physiology, (Irrespective of the direction of change from physiological norms caused by the stressor.)
Evidence Based
The Science of Adaptogens + Herbs
Do you like to geek out over everything herbal? Obsessed with everything plant medicine? ❤️🌿
Then check out these interesting studies that have been done on some of your favourite adaptogens.
Ashwagandha
Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha): a review
Suppressive effect of cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity by Withania somnifera extract in mice
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal - Modern perspectives of an ancient Rasayana from Ayurveda
Ancient medicine, modern use: Withania somnifera and its potential role in integrative oncology
Holy basil
The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons
The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Comparison Of Efficacy Of Ocimum Sanctum Against Gastric And Duodenal Ulcers In Animals
Ocimum sanctum Linn. A reservoir plant for therapeutic applications: An overview
Exploring the potential effect of Ocimum sanctum in vincristine-induced neuropathic pain in rats
An Overview of Tulsi (Holy Basil) - European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine
Tulsi - A Review Based Upon Its Ayurvedic and Modern Therapeutic Uses
Review On Nutritional, Medicinal and CNS Activities of Tulsi (Ocimum. Sanctum)