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"An updated and expanded edition of the definitive guide to adaptogenic herbs. 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. In this updated edition of the definitive guide to adaptogenic herbs, clinical herbalist David Winston and researcher Steven Maimes provide a comprehensive look at adaptogens: non-toxic herbs such as ginseng, eleuthero, and ashwagandha that help the body "adapt" to the many i

Who reads Adaptogens : Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief?

Author

David Winston; Steven Maimes

Publisher

Healing Arts Press

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9781620559598

Category

health

Subjects

Medical, Psychology, Medicine

Rating

4.46 / 5 (199 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14