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.

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For a herb to qualify to be an adaptogen

it must do these three things:

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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.)

The science of adaptogens + herbs

EVIDENCE BASED

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

Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on Stress and the Stress- Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia

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An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

 

Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha): a review

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Suppressive effect of cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity by Withania somnifera extract in mice

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Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal - Modern perspectives of an ancient Rasayana from Ayurveda

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Ancient medicine, modern use: Withania somnifera and its potential role in integrative oncology

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Scientific basis for the use of Indian ayurvedic medicinal plants in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders: ashwagandha

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An alternative treatment for anxiety: a systematic review of human trial results reported for the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

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A randomized, double blind placebo controlled study of efficacy and tolerability of Withaina somnifera extracts in knee joint pain

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Clinical evaluation of the pharmacological impact of ashwagandha root extract on sleep in healthy volunteers and insomnia patients: A double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study

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reishi

Cellular and molecular mechanisms of immuno-modulation by Ganoderma lucidum

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A randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study of a Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide extract in neurasthenia

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Study of potential cardioprotective effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi): results of a controlled human intervention trial

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Effective dosage of the extract of Ganoderma lucidum in the treatment of various ailments  [1996]

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Ganoderma lucidum extract ameliorates MPTP-induced parkinsonism and protects dopaminergic neurons from oxidative stress via regulating mitochondrial function, autophagy, and apoptosis

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Triterpenoids and polysaccharide peptides-enriched Ganoderma lucidum: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of its antioxidation and hepatoprotective efficacy in healthy volunteers

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GANODERMA LUCIDUM IMPROVES PHYSICAL FITNESS IN WOMEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA

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Ganoderma lucidum promotes sleep through a gut microbiota-dependent and serotonin-involved pathway in mice

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Antitumour, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Antiacetylcholinesterase Effect of Ganoderma Lucidum Terpenoids and Polysaccharides: A Review

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Review of the molecular mechanisms of Ganoderma lucidum triterpenoids: Ganoderic acids A, C2, D, F, DM, X and Y

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adaptogens

Plant Adaptogens-History and Future Perspectives

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Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity

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Effects of Adaptogens on the Central Nervous System and the Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Their Stress-Protective Activity

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A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults

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A preliminary review of studies on adaptogens: comparison of their bioactivity in TCM with that of ginseng-like herbs used worldwide

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Adaptogens exert a stress-protective effect by modulation of expression of molecular chaperones

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Evolution of the adaptogenic concept from traditional use to medical systems: Pharmacology of stress- and aging-related diseases

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Novel molecular mechanisms for the adaptogenic effects of herbal extracts on isolated brain cells using systems biology

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holy basil

The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons

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Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) leaf extract enhances specific cognitive parameters in healthy adult volunteers: A placebo controlled study

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The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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Ethanolic extract of Ocimum sanctum leaves partially attenuates streptozotocin-induced alterations in glycogen content and carbohydrate metabolism in rats

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Comparison Of Efficacy Of Ocimum Sanctum Against Gastric And Duodenal Ulcers In Animals

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Ocimum sanctum Linn. A reservoir plant for therapeutic applications: An overview

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Exploring the potential effect of Ocimum sanctum in vincristine-induced neuropathic pain in rats

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An Overview of Tulsi (Holy Basil) - European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

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Tulsi - A Review Based Upon Its Ayurvedic and Modern Therapeutic Uses

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Review On Nutritional, Medicinal and CNS Activities of Tulsi (Ocimum. Sanctum)

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rhodiola

Stress management and the role of Rhodiola rosea: a review

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Rhodiola rosea L.: an herb with anti-stress, anti-aging, and immunostimulating properties for cancer chemoprevention

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The Effects of Rhodiola rosea L. Extract on Anxiety, Stress, Cognition and Other Mood Symptoms

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Effects of a Rhodiola rosea extract on mental resource allocation and attention: An event-related potential dual task study

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Effects of Rhodiola rosea supplementation on mental performance, physical capacity, and oxidative stress biomarkers in healthy men

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The effectiveness and efficacy of Rhodiola rosea L.: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials

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Therapeutic effects and safety of Rhodiola rosea extract WS® 1375 in subjects with life-stress symptoms--results of an open-label study

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A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue

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Clinical trial of Rhodiola rosea L. extract SHR-5 in the treatment of mild to moderate depression

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Effects of Rhodiola rosea L. extract on behavioural and physiological alterations induced by chronic mild stress in female rats

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Too much daily stress is at the core of many modern health issues. Adaptogens help to bring the body into balance.

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Amber Allen Nutritionist

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