ashwagandha

1. Adaptogen
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Adaptogen is a term coined by Russian researchers to describe a class of herbs which
help the body adapt to the unrelenting stress of modern existence. It is derived from two
Greek words ‘adapto’ – to adjust and ‘gen’ – producing. It is an agent of various natural
substances that work through the adrenal glands to produce adjustments in the body to
combat stress and increase resistance to stress, and which usually produce no side effects.
Adaptogens are thought to build up not only the adrenals, but also to aid in digestion,
circulatory tone, and helping to correct various hormonal imbalances.
Benefits of adaptogen:
 Support the body’s ability to withstand change and maintain balance
 Support balance in the cardiovascular system
 Support balanced pH and alkalinity in the stomach
 Support harmony throughout the digestive system
 Support balance in the thyroid and endocrine system
 Support balance in the respiratory system
 Support adrenal balance
 Support health in the brain and nervous system
 Support equilibrium, health and vitality as the body deals with the natural process
of aging
 Support healthy physiological functioning of the body
An adaptogen is nontoxic to the recipient in normal doses, produce a general defensive
response against stress, and have a normalizing influence on the body.
Adaptogens for Adrenal Fatigue
When a person is under stress, more stress hormones are released. Adaptogens help the
adrenal glands respond more effectively and efficiently to the excess in hormones. When
stress stops, adaptogens help the adrenal glands shut down more quickly. Adaptogens
also support adrenal function by allowing cells access to more energy and preventing
oxidative damage.
Adaptogens for Arthritis
Adaptogens helps to reduce inflammation and as a result reduce the pain associated with
arthritic conditions.
Adaptogens for Improved Sleep
Adaptogens regulate the production of cortisol, reducing stress. A relaxed body allows
for better and more rejuvenating sleep.
Some important medicinal plants having adaptogenic properties include:
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2. Terminalia chebula (Harada), Terminalia bellerica (Bihara), Emblica officinalis (Amla),
Panax ginseng (Ginseng), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi),
Asparagus racemosus (Satavari), Centella asiatica (Brahmi), Piper longum (Pipal),
Boerhaavia diffusa (Punarnava), Gymnema sylvestre (Gurmar), Picrorhiza kurroa
(Kutki), Rhodiola rosea (Golden root), Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi), Allium sativum
(Garlic), Zingiber officinalis (Ginger) etc.
Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd. is a leading supplier of standardized herbal extracts and
bulk herbal extracts from India. Emblica officinalis, Triphala, Withania somnifera are
few of our standardized herbal extracts used as adaptogens.
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