What are adaptogens?
I love the term adaptogen. Maybe it is because some of my favorite plants are known to be adaptogens.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, an adaptogen is a plant that helps the body respond to stress. There are three qualities that plants must have to be an adaptogen:
It must be non-toxic when taken in normal doses
It helps your body cope with stress
It supports your body in returning to balance (homeostasis)
The magical thing about adaptogens is that they work in the body in a way that provides what the body most needs to come back into balance.
Adaptogens work by regulating a stable balance in the hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal glands, which are all involved in the stress response.
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