Adaptogenic Stress Relief

This special group of botanicals and medicinal mushrooms support key centers in your body involved in the physiological response to stress. Adaptogens help to regulate many hormones and neurotransmitters throughout the body, especially those of the adrenal glands. 

Yes. Stress comes at us daily, in many forms - physical, mental, emotional and environmental - but the common denominator is that they all have an effect on your body. Adaptogenic Stress Relief is formulated to help you stay strong and resilient, every day.

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Quite possibly nature's ultimate adaptogen, ashwagandha has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for imbalances of 'vata.' This corresponds to our nervous system and the effects of stress upon it, and reflects ashwagandha's unparalleled calming and balancing properties. Ashwagandha is a powerful restorative to the entire body, helping to protect against the effects of stress and promoting a general sense of wellbeing.

Eleuthero is one of the gentlest, yet most effective, adaptogenic herbs available. It is exceptional for its ability to increase physical stamina and energy and help overcome fatigue. Eleuthero also helps to strengthen the immune system and enhances our overall ability to resist the adverse effects of stress upon the body.

American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) is a more gentle, less stimulating counterpart to its Asian cousin, P. ginseng. It contains adaptogenic compounds called ginsenosides which provide many diverse and beneficial tonifying properties. American ginseng supports energy and vitality and is an excellent restorative for those who feel depleted or are recovering from chronic illness. It improves overall resistance to stress, helps strengthen the immune system, and may also help improve mood and sense of wellbeing.

An adaptogen long-used in traditional Chinese medicine as a longevity and vitality tonic, schisandra berries strengthen the body's innate response to stress. It helps improve both mental and physical fatigue and supports memory, stamina, metabolic rate, and healthy immune system. Its Chinese name, Wu Wei Zi, literally means "five-flavored fruit" and is called this because the berry contains all five fundamental flavors: spicy, bitter, sweet, sour, and salty - an important aspect of its diverse effects.

Used for centuries in Asia as a longevity tonic, Reishi is considered by many to be "king" amongst the medicinal mushrooms and is revered as the "Mushroom of Immortality" for its adaptogenic benefits. Reishi's powerful immune modulation properties support our body's natural defenses to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Reishi is also beneficial to the respiratory system, helping to open the bronchial airways to ease breathing and congestion.

Cordyceps is a powerful medicinal mushroom especially helpful for exhaustion and fatigue. It has been shown to improve stamina and endurance, and possesses potent immunomodulating properties. Its benefits are attributable to a unique polysaccharide (a type of sugar) in cordyceps, called 'cordycepin.' Our cordyceps is certified organic and tested to ensure potency.

Used for thousands of years in Ayurveda as a brain tonic, bacopa is best known for improving the memory, sharpening mental acuity, and increasing concentration. It calms the mind and alleviates symptoms of stress, anxiousness and nervous debility, encouraging a more positive outlook. Bacopa has also been traditionally used to support healthy thyroid function and metabolism, an important aspect of maintaining balanced energy.

Renowned for its balancing effect upon the body's major stress communication system, maca's adaptogenic properties help to strengthen sexual vitality, overall energy, and support a positive sense of wellbeing. Maca has an extremely high nutritional value, being especially rich in minerals including iron and iodine which are essential to hormonal health.

Rhodiola root is a premier adaptogen native to Siberia, and has traditionally been used to improve both physical and mental wellbeing. It contains notable compounds called 'rosavins' that may help regulate important neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, that play a role in cognitive function, mood stability and positive wellbeing. Rhodiola has also been shown to strengthen energy and stamina.