Adaptogens

Adaptogens: A safe and effective way to maintain long term mental and physical Health

Adaptogens have become all the rage, as the natural health community is relying more and more on these incredible Herbs, Adaptogens are a class of Herbs that help the body deal with stress, on a physical and mental level. These herbs have an affinity to different organ systems. Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) , for instance, has an affinty for the immune system and is know as an immune-modulator. This means that if your immunity is too high, as in the case of auto-immune conditions, reishi will lower your immunity. If your immunity is too low it will increase immunity. This is often a trait of adaptogens, working dual directionally.

Some adaptogenic herbs have the ability to improve or renew organ systems. Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is helpful to the nervous systems. It has the ability to promote nerve cell recovery. It also promotes nerve growth factor and has the ability to regrow the myelin sheathing of nerves and neurons. Lions mane is helpful for increase memeory, decreasing depression, and improving well being.

There many adaptogens from all world. The toaists discovered ginseng, astragalus, reishi, goji as well as many other adaptogens in China. In India the ayurvedic herbalists dicovered tulsi, ashwagandha, and Rhodiola. Here in New Mexico we have the Artist Conk mushroom (ganoderma applanatum) which has much the same phytochemistry as reishi.

These plants and mushrooms have no contraindications, they are food grade herbs, and they are simple yet potent allies. If they are taken consistantly they have the ability to strengthen your body and mind while preventing disease.

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