You've heard of them before, maybe even without knowing it! Their virtues are praised all over the world and their diversity is such that it is difficult to make an exhaustive list. But in the end, what is an adaptogenic plant?
A little history...
Much more than a fashion, adaptogenic plants have been used for thousands of years in different civilizations, especially in Ayurvedic medicine .It is only recently that they have been brought to light in the West, since the 1950s , thanks to the work of a Soviet pharmacologist, Nicolai Lazarev.
Definition
Adaptogenic are metabolic regulators with a specific effect on body and mind.
They are neither tonic nor calming, and will act so that we find our homeostasis (physiological and emotional balance.)
Benefits
They are full of benefits:
- Help the body resist stressors
- Regenerate the adrenal glands secreting stress hormones
- Strengthen the immune system
- Energize the body healthily and sustainably
- Restore hormonal balance
- Relieve fatigue and anxiety
- Boost physical and mental performance as well as cognitive functions
So, what are you waiting for to get started? 😜
