Fight the Effects of Stress with These Natural Adaptogens

We are living in a world ruled by stress. It’s so incorporated in our everyday lives that the doctors first ask us about the average level of stress in our lives before we even state the symptoms. Everything is related to stress. Anxiety is one of the most common conditions that humans of today have to deal with and it’s directly related to stress. Not only that it’s a consequence of stress, it also produces further stress. Anxiety actually leads to an unnatural state of constant stress. People who are facing this every day feel that they are threatened by imminent disaster, which causes abnormal fear.

The mind becomes overloaded, which leads to trembling, increased heart palpitations, dizziness, sweating and shortness of breath. Fear of humiliation, embarrassment, death or any other negative events that seem beyond your control deplete your energy and reduce overall power.

Depression, negativity and fear are becoming the dominant emotions. You are no longer able to function normally in the workplace and at home. Your private life suffers the most.

Many people think that there is no way out of this vicious circle. But nature and the ancient philosophies are teaching us that there are many ways to treat almost every condition that humans have to deal with. There is a way to fight and win the battle against stress, anxiety and all negative emotional conditions naturally and totally free of side-effects. For millennia, indigenous people of ancient cultures all around the globe had been relying on powerful healing properties of different herbs.

Stress-related illness is not a new discovery and not something that only the modern man has, but it’s much more present today.  Ancient Greek physicians and healers of the school of Hippocrates (460 –  377 BCE) including the father of modern medicine himself have recognized a condition or disorder, which has unique symptoms. These symptoms are commonly seen today in stress-related conditions.  Headaches, palpitations, breathing problems, migrating pain, difficulty breathing, a lump in the throat or sudden fear… Both genders and all age groups can suffer from stress-related conditions and illnesses. Today we know many stress-related disorders and different approaches to treatment. But nothing has shown better results and lack of side effects as the Phytotherapy. This is a greek word referring to the plant therapy or healing by using only herbs.

A great variety of herbal extracts and herbs in forms of teas and tinctures are available to us today. Learning about their effects and power will help you to determine which one of them is the best for your specific case. Here is a list of best natural adaptogens which will greatly help to fight all effects of stress and stress related conditions.

Rhodiola root

Staying healthy means to successfully cope with daily stress. Studies indicate that Rhodiola root dramatically reduces the level of stress, acting simultaneously as a calming and revitalizing agent. The ability of this plant to create these two opposite effects at the same time is a unique property in the herbal world. Rhodiola soothes our experiences and negative feelings by giving us a special calmly mood. But at the same time, it excites brain cognitive and creative abilities and raises them to a higher level.

Ashwagandha root

Ashwagandha is one of the most famous Ayurvedic plants belonging to the category of Rasayana (rejuvenating) and has a broad spectrum of actions. It grows in warm climatic conditions, and its origin is in the north-eastern part of India. Today, the plant is successfully cultivated in many parts of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It normalizes the activities of the nervous system and increases resistance to stress and fatigue. This plant is soothing to the endocrine, cardiovascular and central nervous system. It is used to relieve stress, anxiety and insomnia. It is also very effective in diseases of the nervous system. According to Anne Van Arsdale, in The Old English Herbarium, Ashwagandha is called Apollinaris. There is a legend that the god Apollo first found Ashwagandha and gave it to his son, god of medicine, Asclepius. Robin Lane Fox, the famous English historian, in his book about Alexander the Great, writes that ashwagandha wine was made for Alexander the Great and his army and that this wine had great therapeutic properties.

Astragalus

Astragalus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, sometimes in combination with other herbs, to strengthen the body's resistance. There are more than 2000 kinds of astragalus, but only two types are used for medical purposes - Astragalus membranaceous and Astragalus mongholicus. Astragalus is an adaptogen, which means it increases the body's resistance to various stressful situations, including emotional, physical and mental stress.

Scientific research proved that astragalus protects normal cells and prevents the creation of cancerogenic cells. It’s a good source of antioxidants, which protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Maca

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a plant native to the Andes, the territory of present-day Bolivia and Peru. It grows at an altitude of 2,400 to 4,400 meters. According to legend, the Incas were giving the powder of Maca root to their warriors to increase their strength and endurance. Scientists are placing Maca among adaptogens. As an adaptogen, maca increases physical endurance and resistance to stress, anxiety, trauma and exhaustion. Regular use of Maca boosts the immune system and increases resistance to physical and mental difficulties. The ability to recognize the needs of each individual organism has given the nickname "smart plant” to this south American miracle herb.

St. John's wort

This gentle yet powerful plant is used since ancient times for the treatment of depressive disorders. It is rich in substances such as hypericin, hyperforin and flavonoids, which stimulate the production of serotonin. St. John's wort or Hypericum perforatum is also known as Kantarion plant. It improves mood, reduces stress and gives energy to the body. The plant has various healing powers including treating skin problems and it has great anti-inflammatory properties.

Cordyceps Extract

The traditional Tibetan and Chinese medicine have been using this extraordinary medicinal mushroom for over two thousand years. Today, Cordyceps is gaining its popularity throughout the world. The main reasons for its application lie in the desire to increase the resistance of the organism, improve libido and achieve greater operational efficiency and better sports results. The usage of Cordyceps Extract is recommended if you need to boost vitality, or combat against cancer, impotence and kidney disease. A study in humans showed improvement in the general vitality. A significant reduction in symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, tinnitus and problems with memory was recorded.

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