Adaptogens : Herbs for strength, stamina, and stress relief
- Author
- David Winston, Steven Maimes
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Publisher
- Healing Arts Press
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Medical Science
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Includes a Materia Medica with monographs covering 25 adaptogens, including eleuthero, ginseng, rhodiola, schisandra, ashwagandha, licorice, shatavari, reishi, and holy basil, as well as complementary nervines, restorative tonics, and nootropics Explains how adaptogens increase the body's resistance to adverse influences, increase energy and stamina, and counter the effects of age and stress on the body Details the actions, properties, preparation, and dosage for each herb and their uses in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine and as remedies for animals Every day our bodies strive to adapt and stay balanced, energized, and healthy, yet chronic stress and the resulting elevation of stress hormones such as cortisol have been shown to be major factors behind not only fatigue and weight gain but also many chronic and degenerative diseases
Keywords: Herbs -- Therapeutic use / Dietary supplements / Materia medica, Vegetable
