Adaptogens: Your Herbal Personal Trainers

Adaptogens are one of our favorite class of herbs to talk about, that's probably why we've been exploring them for the better part of a decade. We like to think of them as your body's personal trainers, pushing you to grow while also being supportive and nourishing. They're an easily accessible way to become more resilient in the face of stress.

In this episode we explain:

• How they work on your body's stress pathways, the HPA Axis and SAS
• The relation of these longevity herbs through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens
• Define what a true adaptogen is
• How they affect protein structure on a cellular level
• Explore Ginseng and Eleuthero

Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, & Stress Relief, David Winston and Steven Maimes

Herbalist & Alchemist, David Winston’s Spagyric Herbal Tincture line featuring adaptogens 

SHADY GROVE BOTANICALS Ethically wild-crafted American Ginseng 

Natura Health Products, Donnie Yance’s product line featuring adaptogens 

Mountain Rose Herbs affiliate link for adaptogens & bitter nervines

SOURCES FOR AMERICAN GINSENG:

• SHADY GROVE BOTANICALS
• Mountain Rose now has forest grown
• NATURA 

Total list of Adaptogens: most are roots with a few berries and aerial parts thrown in there too. American Ginseng, Asian Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Cistanche, Codonopsis, Cordyceps, Eleuthero, Jiaogulan, Holy Basil, Horny Goat Weed, Licorice, Maca, Manchurian Aralia, Morinda, Prince Sheng, Shatavari, Shilajit, Reishi, Rhaponticum, Rhodiola, Russian’s Devil Club, Schisandra, White Bryony