Adaptogens
Background
Adaptogens are plants or other substances that help the body respond to stressors. Examples of stressors are bacteria, toxins, and psychological stress.
Adaptogens are thought to reduce the negative effects of stress on the body. Adaptogens are also thought to reduce inflammation (swelling). Some plants that are considered adaptogens include ashwagandha, eleuthero, Panax ginseng, Panax pseudoginseng, rhodiola, maral root, holy basil, Indian gooseberry, bacopa, and Tinospora cordifolia.
Adaptogens are used for a long list of conditions including fatigue, mental function, and stress. See specific topics for more information.
Adaptogens are thought to reduce the negative effects of stress on the body. Adaptogens are also thought to reduce inflammation (swelling). Some plants that are considered adaptogens include ashwagandha, eleuthero, Panax ginseng, Panax pseudoginseng, rhodiola, maral root, holy basil, Indian gooseberry, bacopa, and Tinospora cordifolia.
Adaptogens are used for a long list of conditions including fatigue, mental function, and stress. See specific topics for more information.
Safety Safety definitions
Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. Some of these are safe while others may not be. See specific topics for safety information.
Children: Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. Some of these are safe while others may not be. See specific topics for safety information.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. Some of these are safe while others may not be. See specific topics for safety information.Children: Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. Some of these are safe while others may not be. See specific topics for safety information.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. See specific topics for effectiveness information.
Dosing & administration
Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. See specific topics for interactions with herbs and supplements. See specific topics for information on use.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. See specific topics for interaction information.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. See specific topics for interaction information.
Interactions with foods
Adaptogens represent many plants and other substances. See specific topics for interactions information.
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